9780007516582 - Sextant: A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World?s Oceans von Barrie, David (18 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In the tradition of Dava Sobel's Longitude comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. This is the dramatic story of an instrument that changed history. Built around David Barries own transatlantic passage using the very same navigational tools as Captain Cook, Sextant tells how one of the most vital navigational instruments was invented and used and why the golden age of celestial navigation has now come to an end. From Cook, Bligh and Vancouver to Bougainville, La Perouse, Flinders and FitzRoy, Barrie recounts the fortunes of the explorers who risked their lives in charting the Pacific, as well as the intrepid adventures of Slocum, Shackleton and Worsley. A heady mix of history, science and adventure, this elegy to a lost technology is infused with the wonder of discovery and the sublimity of the cosmos. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In the tradition of Dava Sobel's Longitude comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. This is the dramatic story of an instrument that changed history. Built around David Barries own transatlantic passage using the very same navigational tools as Captain Cook, Sextant tells how one of the most vital navigational instruments was invented and used and why the golden age of celestial navigation has now come to an end. From Cook, Bligh and Vancouver to Bougainville, La Perouse, Flinders and FitzRoy, Barrie recounts the fortunes of the explorers who risked their lives in charting the Pacific, as well as the intrepid adventures of Slocum, Shackleton and Worsley. A heady mix of history, science and adventure, this elegy to a lost technology is infused with the wonder of discovery and the sublimity of the cosmos. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Sextant: A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the Worldâs Oceans This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Zustand: New. In the tradition of Dava Sobel's 'Longitude' comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery - an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HBTM; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 284. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 7.72x5.08x0.98 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In der Tradition von Sobels 'Längengrad': eine Hommage an ein Navigationsinstrument, das unsere Welt verändert hat.Auch wenn es heute nicht mehr vorstellbar ist: Noch vor 250 Jahren waren die Umrisse ganzer Kontinente unbekannt, selbst von europäischen Gewässern existierten keine genauen Karten. Der Grund Nicht nur war die Kunst der Navigation nach den Gestirnen noch unvollkommen, vor allem war es ganz und gar unmöglich, an Bord eines Schiffes zuverlässig den Längengrad zu bestimmen. Erst ein neues Beobachtungsinstrument verlieh der neuzeitlichen Welt ihre Gestalt, im wörtlichen wie im übertragenen Sinn: der Sextant.In einer klugen, von außerordentlicher Sachkenntnis sowie von eigener Erfahrung getragenen Hommage an die Gestirnsnavigation erzählt David Barrie davon, wie und warum der Sextant erfunden wurde, wie lebenswichtig er für Seeleute war, die in wilden, unkartografierten Gewässern segelten, und welch zentrale Rolle er für die Geschichte der Forschungs- und Entdeckungsfahrten spielte.Kunstvoll verbindet David Barrie die Geschichten unerschrockener Seefahrer wie James Cook, La Pérouse, Joshua Slocum und Ernest Shackleton mit Erinnerungen an seine eigene Atlantiküberquerung, die er als junger Mann unternahm, ausgerüstet mit den gleichen Navigations geräten wie einst Captain Cook - und wirklich nur mit diesen. 'Sextant' ist eine gelungene Mischung aus Abenteuer, Wissenschaft, Mathematik und Heldentaten, aber auch eine Liebeserklärung an das Meer und eine nostalgische Reminiszenz an Zeiten, in denen ferne Ufer nicht per Knopfdruck angesteuert werden konnten.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Sextant | A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans | David Barrie | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2015 | HarperCollins UK | EAN 9780007516582 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Softcover. Zustand: Gut. 1. 368 S. Gutes Exemplar, geringe Gebrauchsspuren, Cover/SU berieben/bestoßen, Schnitt/Papier nachgedunkelt, innen alles in Ordnung. B260122ah115 ISBN: 9780007516582 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 270.