
The Progress Of The Development Of The Law Of Storms, And Of The Variable Winds: With The Practical Application Of The Subject To Navigation (1849)
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ISBN10: 1167237129
ISBN13: 9781167237126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167237126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Progress of the Development of the Law of Storms, and of the Variable Winds: With the Practical Application of the Subject to Navigation was written by William Reid in 1849. The book focuses on the study of storms and variable winds, and how they affect navigation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made in understanding the laws of storms and variable winds, and how this knowledge can be applied practically to improve navigation.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the subject. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the study of storms and variable winds, and how this knowledge has evolved over time. The second chapter discusses the different types of storms and winds, and how they are formed. The third chapter focuses on the practical application of this knowledge to navigation, including the use of charts and other navigational aids.The book also includes several appendices, which provide additional information on topics such as the use of barometers and thermometers in navigation, and the calculation of latitude and longitude. Overall, The Progress of the Development of the Law of Storms, and of the Variable Winds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of storms and winds, and their impact on navigation.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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