This comprehensive guide to navigation and nautical astronomy is essential reading for sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the science of seafaring. Drawing on his extensive experience as a navigator, the author covers topics such as celestial navigation, weather forecasting, and the use of modern navigational tools.
Originally published in 1852, The Analysis and Solution of Cubic and Biquadratic Equations is a pioneering work in the field of algebra. In this book, John Radford Young provides a clear and concise introduction to the theory and solution of equations of the higher orders, building on the principles established in his earlier work, The Elements of Algebra. Young's elegant and rigorous approach to algebra has influenced generations of mathematicians and continues to be an important reference for scholars today.
This book offers a critical response to the debate between science and religion over the origin of the universe. The author argues that the mosaic cosmogony, as described in the Bible, is not incompatible with modern scientific theories, and provides a detailed analysis of the essay by Goodwin and the response by Powell. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and science.