Author: James GRIFFIN (Teacher of Navigation, Minories.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latitude
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The Chronometer's Companion, Or Perpetual Solar Almanack: Containing the Sun's Declination, Right Ascension and Equation of Time to 1869 ... A General Tide Table Until 1894. By J. Griffin
Author: James GRIFFIN (Teacher of Navigation, Minories.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latitude
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The chronometer's companion, or, Perpetual solar almanack: to 1869 [&c.].
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Author: James Griffin (teacher of navigation.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latitude
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Nineteenth Century Short Title Catalogue. Series II, Phase I, 1816-1870
Author: Avero Publications LimitedPublisher:
ISBN: 9780907977346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Nineteenth Century Short-title Catalogue: phase 1. 1816-1870
Author: Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era
Author: James P. BoydPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 693
Book Description
"Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era" by James P. Boyd contains numerous instructional and historic descriptions of some of the most important innovations in history. Wonders of electricity, naval progress and advancements, new discoveries in astronomy, the study of plants and flowers, how women progressed and moved up in the world, the revolution of the textile industry, religion, the growth of libraries, architectural marvels, and much more are listed in this fascinating and fact-filled book.
The History of Celestial Navigation
Author: P. Kenneth SeidelmannPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030436314
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This edited volume charts the history of celestial navigation over the course of five centuries. Written by a group of historians and scientists, it analyzes how competing navigation systems, technologies, and institutions emerged and developed, with a focus on the major players in the US and the UK. The history covers the founding of the Royal Observatory; the first printing of a Nautical Almanac; the founding of the US and UK Nautical Almanac Offices; the creation of international standards for reference systems and astronomical constants; and the impact of 20th century technology on the field, among other topics. Additionally, the volume analyzes the present role and status of celestial navigation, particularly with respect to modern radio and satellite navigation systems. With its diverse authorship and nontechnical language, this book will appeal to any reader interested in the history of science, technology, astronomy, and navigation over the ages.
A Victorian Marriage
Author: Anne van WeerdenPublisher: J. Fransje van Weerden
ISBN: 9463230025
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
The famous Irish mathematician Sir William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) is generally regarded as having been an unhappily married alcoholic. The aim of this essay is to show that, contrary to this widespread belief, Hamilton had a good marriage, that in fact large parts of his marriage were fairly happy. It is discussed where the idea of his marriage as having been an unhappy one came from, and it is shown that according to current standards he was by no means an alcoholic.
Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description
America's National Game
Author: Albert G. SpaldingPublisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849658724
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
This book is in great demand by baseball enthusiasts. Having been connected with every department of the game from player to magnate, Mr. Spalding has contributed a very important work to the game's history. As the invincible pitcher of the Boston Club, previous to the formation of the National League, his book of so many pages is an interesting record of events dating from the beginning of the great American pastime. It is not exactly a history of the game, but deals largely with incidents during the author's career, who was a player in the late 1860s and early 1870s, and helped organize the National League in 1876. One chapter, devoted to sundry topics, gives an account of the sale of the immortal "King Kelly," the original "$10,000 beauty," by Chicago to the Boston Club in the late 1880s. Other Chapters are devoted to the literature of the game, quoting several instances of the baseball paragrapher's art and also specimens of the distinct poetry of the pastime, of which "Casey at the Bat" is probably the most widely known. The Cincinnati Red Stockings Mr. Spalding gives credit as being the pioneer professional organization. It was not, however, until 1871 that professional baseball playing, as recognized today, was instituted. Mr. Spalding shows how cricket could not do for Americans. He says it is suitable for the British temperament, but not for the Yankee hustling spirit. He also tells how he worked into the game through a one-handed catch when a small boy. To lovers of baseball, whose name is legion, and whose number increases yearly, this book comprises in itself a whole library of useful information.
Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description