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Compass

A Story of Exploration and Innovation (Revised)

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Alan Gurney

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Pages: 322pages
Temps de lecture: 12heures

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The narrative explores the tumultuous journey of perfecting the magnetic compass, a vital tool for sixteenth-century sailors. It highlights the historical significance of the compass, which revolutionized navigation, allowing for accurate map-making after centuries of reliance on sight and wind. The book recounts the perilous misadventures and disasters faced by those who misused this crucial instrument, illustrating the challenges of navigating treacherous seas. Alan Gurney vividly depicts the compass's evolution and its profound impact on maritime history.

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Année de publication: 2005
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Titre: Compass
Sous-titre: A Story of Exploration and Innovation (Revised)
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Alan Gurney
Éditeur: W. W. Norton & Company
Publié: 2005
Format: souple
Pages: 322
ISBN13: 9780393327137
Mots clés: Histoire, Nonfiction, Science, Technologie et techniques, Histoire des sciences, Microhistoire
Description: The narrative explores the tumultuous journey of perfecting the magnetic compass, a vital tool for sixteenth-century sailors. It highlights the historical significance of the compass, which revolutionized navigation, allowing for accurate map-making after centuries of reliance on sight and wind. The book recounts the perilous misadventures and disasters faced by those who misused this crucial instrument, illustrating the challenges of navigating treacherous seas. Alan Gurney vividly depicts the compass's evolution and its profound impact on maritime history.