In the tradition of Dava Sobel's Longitude comes this dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and to the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. Barrie takes readers straight to the helm of some of history's most important expeditions, interweaving these heroic tales with the account of his own transatlantic passage as a young man. A heady mix of adventure, science, mathematics, and derring-do, Sextant is infused with a sense of wonder and discovery. At once a dramatic history of maritime endeavor and a love letter to the sea and sky, it is timeless storytelling at its best.
Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
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Author: Barrie, David
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780062279354
Details:
Author: Barrie, David
Brand: William Morrow & Company
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 384
Release Date: 05-05-2015
Part Number: 0062279351_used
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780062279354
