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WADDINGTON, Robert. An Epitome of Theoretical and Practical Navigation, Containing a Complete System of that Art. London: printed for the Author, 1777.
4o (270 x 210 mm). 5 engraved folding plates. Modern calf antique.
FIRST EDITION. Waddington and Maskelyne attempted to observe the Transit of Venus at St. Helena in 1761, but were unsuccessful. The Epitome incorporates their findings, and describes a system of navigation including the theory of tides, magnetism, varations of the needle and chronology. Adams & Waters 3627; Crone 616; Taylor Mathematical Practitioners 421.
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FIRST EDITION. Waddington and Maskelyne attempted to observe the Transit of Venus at St. Helena in 1761, but were unsuccessful. The Epitome incorporates their findings, and describes a system of navigation including the theory of tides, magnetism, varations of the needle and chronology. Adams & Waters 3627; Crone 616; Taylor Mathematical Practitioners 421.