The practical observer [electronic resource] : Or, The new method of finding the latitude at sea, by taking two altitudes, either in the forenoon or afternoon. And also, the new method of finding the longitude at sea, by taking the distance of the moon from the sun, or a fixed Star, &c. Rendered easy to the meanest capacity. By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the practical navigator, and seaman's new daily assistant. To which is added, the new Solar tables. and table of natural sines, with the use of the quadrant and sextant.
1775
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The practical observer [electronic resource] : Or, The new method of finding the latitude at sea, by taking two altitudes, either in the forenoon or afternoon. And also, the new method of finding the longitude at sea, by taking the distance of the moon from the sun, or a fixed Star, &c. Rendered easy to the meanest capacity. By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the practical navigator, and seaman's new daily assistant. To which is added, the new Solar tables. and table of natural sines, with the use of the quadrant and sextant.
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London, printed : And sold by Mr. Knox, in the Strand; by Mess. Richardson and Urquhart, under the Royal-Exchange; and Mr. Ripley, at the Hermitage-Bridge, below the tower, M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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viii,57[i.e.63],[1]p. ; 8⁰.
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With a half-title.
P.63 misnumbered 57.
Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).
P.63 misnumbered 57.
Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).
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English Short Title Catalog, T195901.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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