With a focus on the navigational tools invented by each age and
civilization, Launer traces the evolution of humankind's
navigational skills from the Kamal of the Arabs and the Lead-line
first used by the Romans to the radio and satellite communication
devices available to modern sailors. He pays homage to the
Polynesians who, in the absence of a written language were able to
pass down their navigational skills through generations, and to the
adventurous Vikings, who managed to find their way from Scandinavia
to England, Iceland, Greenland and beyond; but he also covers the
practical applications of the complex technologies found on most
boats today, such as GPS. Generous illustrations help readers
envision the tools in use.
Navigation Through the Ages will appeal to sailors and lay
readers alikeanyone with an interest in the history of science and
the exploration of our world.
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