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Sailors have been navigating the seas for thousands of years, and navigational technology has progressed exponentially during that time. This concise yet comprehensive volume begins with the impressive developments in navigation made by early navigators and follows the art and science of navigation through the ages to their culmination in the huge advances made by our contemporaries. With a focus on the navigational tools invented by each age and civilization, Launer traces the evolution of humankind's navigational skills from the Kamal of the Arabs and the Lead-line first used by the Romans to the radio and satellite communication devices available to modern sailors. He pays homage to the Polynesians who, in the absence of a written language were able to pass down their navigational skills through generations, and to the adventurous Vikings, who managed to find their way from Scandinavia to England, Iceland, Greenland and beyond; but he also covers the practical applications of the complex technologies found on most boats today, such as GPS. Generous illustrations help readers envision the tools in use. Navigation Through the Ages will appeal to sailors and lay readers alike anyone with an interest in the history of science and the exploration of our world.
Navigation Through the Ages Reviews
Navigation Through the Ages Reviews
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:  A lively, non-technical survey perfect for general-interest audiences and collections, By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Navigation Through the Ages (Paperback) From new developments in navigation to the early history of seafarers, Navigation Through the Ages explores navigational tools invented by different civilizations in different eras and packs in topics in a historical overview of navigation techniques. Emergency signaling, electronics, and ancient mariner skills are all covered in a lively, non-technical survey perfect for general-interest audiences and collections. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:  Great book, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Navigation Through the Ages (Paperback) This is a great book if you want to learn about how mankind has learned to navigate in the world, from the Polynesians until today. The author is apparently a sailor at heart, so be aware that the book has a slight bias towards navigation on sea. However, most of it is very general. A great reference.  Good primer, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Navigation Through the Ages (Paperback) I enjoyed the book, read it in around 4 hours. I find it a little light on details. Its not a technical book for sure, but interesting reading. I had hoped to have more technical reading in this book. I can recommend it to any reader who has interest in navigation but for the more technical minded its just pleasant reading material. |
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