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Focusing on the evolution of a crucial navigational instrument, this book intertwines the stories of innovation and the adventurous mariners who utilized it to explore and chart the globe. Through a compelling narrative, it pays tribute to the instrument's significance in maritime history and the bold endeavors of those who relied on it for their voyages of discovery and conquest.
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Sextant, David Barrie
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Sextant
- Subtitle
- A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Barrie
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780007516582
- Category
- History
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of a crucial navigational instrument, this book intertwines the stories of innovation and the adventurous mariners who utilized it to explore and chart the globe. Through a compelling narrative, it pays tribute to the instrument's significance in maritime history and the bold endeavors of those who relied on it for their voyages of discovery and conquest.