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The Sextant Simplified [A Practical Explanation of the Use of the Sextant at Sea] – Oswald Watts

The Sextant Simplified [A Practical Explanation of the Use of the Sextant at Sea] – Oswald Watts

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A later edition of this “go to” book on the sextant published by Thomas Reed, Sunderland etc in 1969.

Octavo, 100 pages, many diagrams and images to explain the use of the instrument as one would expect. A near fine copy.

First glance the sextant is a pretty simple and straightforward device. This book take one from the simple “take and angle” understanding to the more complex use and correction required have a solid and sure position – quite useful the sure bit when facing reefs and rock in previously new territory.

Sextant explained – enough to make you a master mariner – fill up the bathtub and go for it!

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