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.
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.
Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
384Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
384Paperback(Reprint)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780062279354 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 05/05/2015 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 384 |
Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d) |