Overview
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's Longitude comes this dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and to the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world.
Barrie takes readers straight to the helm of some of history's most important expeditions, interweaving these heroic tales with the account of his own transatlantic passage as a young man. A heady mix of adventure, science, mathematics, and derring-do, Sextant is infused with a sense of wonder and discovery. At once a dramatic history of maritime endeavor and a love letter to the sea and sky, it is timeless storytelling at its best.
The book, Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780062279354 in Paperback by David Barrie may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
05/05/2015
ISBN-10:
0062279351
ISBN-13:
9780062279354
Pages:
384
Publisher:
HarperCollins
