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Evans, Thomas

 
9781120873088: The British Mariner’s Assistant: A Practical Introduction To Finding The Longitude At Sea, By Lunar Observations (1817)

Sinopsis

The British Mariner’s Assistant, written by Thomas Evans in 1817, is a practical guide for sailors on how to determine longitude at sea using lunar observations. The book provides detailed instructions on how to use a sextant, calculate lunar distances, and make corrections for various factors that could affect the accuracy of the observations. It also includes tables and diagrams to aid in the calculations. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate navigation for the safety of the crew and the success of the voyage. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experienced sailors and those new to navigation. Overall, The British Mariner’s Assistant is an invaluable resource for sailors seeking to improve their navigation skills and ensure a successful voyage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Biografía del autor

Thomas W. Evans was chair of the trustees at Teachers College, where he also served as an adjunct professor of education and administration. His books include The School in the Home and Mentors. A graduate of Columbia Law School, his legal publications include Admissions Practice and the PLI series on Nuclear Litigation (editor and co-author). Evans' knowledge of politics stems largely from his years with the Mudge Rose firm (once known as Nixon Mudge), where he was a senior litigator and (for a decade) managing partner. Quite apart from his professional duties, he oversaw the 1968 New Hampshire primary and set up a national grass roots citizens' organization. Richard Nixon described Evans to historian Theodore White as one of three men who convinced Nixon to run for the presidency again in 1968.

While Evans never served in the Nixon administration, he was counsel to the Points of Light Foundation under Bush (41) and for eight years chair of the White House's national symposium on partnerships in education under Reagan. He consulted with officials of the Clinton administration about educational reform, and, locally, served on commissions under Mayors Koch and Dinkins.

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