{"product_id":"a-directory-for-the-navigation-of-the-pacific-ocean-with-descriptions-of-its-coasts-islands-etc-from-the-strait-of-magalhaens-to-the-arctic-sea-and-those-of-asia-and-australia-paperback-9781108059725","title":"A Directory for the Navigation of the Pacific Ocean, with Descriptions of its Coasts, Islands, etc.; From the Strait of Magalhaens to the Arctic Sea, and Those of Asia and Australia (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108059725","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Directory for the Navigation of the Pacific Ocean, with Descriptions of its Coasts, Islands, etc.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom the Strait of Magalhaens to the Arctic Sea, and Those of Asia and Australia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1851, this two-volume work is a comprehensive nautical directory of the coastlines and islands of the Pacific.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eA. G. Findlay (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108059725, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 March 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e740 pages, 1 map\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 3.8 cm, 1.16 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe English geographer and hydrographer Alexander George Findlay (1812–75) had observed that navigators of his time had to consult a considerable number of documents to gather the information they needed to sail the Pacific Ocean safely. Not only was this highly impractical, it also exposed seafarers to conflicting information that could lead to their demise. First published in 1851, this two-volume nautical directory, compiled by Findlay from reputable sources, provided seamen with a single comprehensive and authoritative reference work. This first volume covers the shores of the Pacific and is a collection of nautical coordinates, sailing instructions and detailed descriptions of the topography of the coastlines, as well as the winds, currents and tides affecting them. An invaluable resource for navigators of the nineteenth century, this work remains of great interest to geographers and scholars of nautical history.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I: 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Table of positions, tides, magnetic variations, etc.\u003cbr\u003e Part II: 1. The strait of Magalhaens\u003cbr\u003e 2. The outer coast of Tierra del fuego\u003cbr\u003e 3. The western coast of Patagonia\u003cbr\u003e 4. The island of Chiloe\u003cbr\u003e 5. The coast of Chile\u003cbr\u003e 6. The coasts of Bolivia and Peru\u003cbr\u003e 7. The coast of Colombia\u003cbr\u003e 8. The coast of central America\u003cbr\u003e 9. The west coast of Mexico\u003cbr\u003e 10. The gulf and peninsula of lower California\u003cbr\u003e 11. The coast of upper California\u003cbr\u003e 12. The coast of Oregon\u003cbr\u003e 13. Vancouver island\u003cbr\u003e 14. The coast of British America\u003cbr\u003e 15. The coast of Russian America\u003cbr\u003e 16. The Kodiak archipelago\u003cbr\u003e 17. The coast and islands of the sea of Behring\u003cbr\u003e 18. The peninsula of Kamtschatka\u003cbr\u003e 19. The Japanese archipelago\u003cbr\u003e Alphabetical index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geography%20%5BHBTP%5D%22\"\u003eHBTP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266135576856,"sku":"9781108059725","price":52.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108059725i_b23a19ed-4f34-45fb-a4ab-e32adeac862b.jpg?v=1696747457","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-directory-for-the-navigation-of-the-pacific-ocean-with-descriptions-of-its-coasts-islands-etc-from-the-strait-of-magalhaens-to-the-arctic-sea-and-those-of-asia-and-australia-paperback-9781108059725","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}