navigation

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored the American Practical Navigator.

Examines the history and science of navigation from coastal piloting to GPS.

"The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS-and the consequent decline of privacy"--Provided by publisher.

Discover the life of Black Bart Roberts, one of the most successful pirates of all time, capturing close to 500 vessels.

Readers will learn about the different eras of ships, from the early navigators to the era of sail and steam to contemporary navigation.

"Climb on deck for 10 ocean adventures, starting with the groundbreaking exploits of Zheng He's 15th-century treasure ships and navigating unknown waters with Vasco da Gama's S?o Gabriel. Sail on the Lady Penrhyn with the first convicts exiled to Australia, and on USS Susquehanna's pivotal mission to Japan. Witness the tense confrontations of the Holocaust survivor ship Exodus 1947 in Israel and theKomagata Maru in Canada, and the standoff when Somali pirates seized the oil tanker Sirius Star"--Provided by publisher.

"Ellen Prentiss had always felt the sea tug at her heart, strong as a full-moon tide." In 1851, she navigated her husband's clipper ship from New York City, around Cape Horn, and north to San Francisco, setting a world speed record in the process.

Readers discover the history of navigation, from using the sun or stars to help find the way to advanced technology like GPS.

Contains a history of ships and seafarers, ocean-going exploration and trade, and naval warfare from antiquity through modern times.

Explores navigational tools used throughout history, and highlights mishaps related to various tools. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.