{"product_id":"2026200009491-secondhand-the-navigators-art","title":"The Navigator's Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. No dust jacket — cloth\/board in good condition. Pages: Slightly yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator's Art is a richly illustrated work on the history and science of navigation, tracing the development of maritime wayfinding from ancient celestial observations to the sophisticated instruments and techniques of the modern age. With illustrations by Alec Davis lending visual depth to the subject, the book presents the tools, charts, and methods that enabled sailors to traverse the world's oceans with increasing precision and confidence. It chronicles the lives and discoveries of the pioneering navigators whose skill and ingenuity opened up new trade routes and transformed global exploration. Written with authoritative clarity, the text instructs the reader on the underlying principles of navigation while situating them within their broader historical and cultural context. A compelling blend of technical knowledge and seafaring history, this volume stands as an elegant tribute to one of humanity's most enduring practical arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888005460187,"sku":"2026200009491-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/27a09ff8-6fe5-4a71-8def-ab49f440d87c.png?v=1781752292","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200009491-secondhand-the-navigators-art","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}