The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary, Explaining All the Difficult Terms in Navigation: And The Practical Navigator and Gunner: In Two Parts
Year: 1699 Language: English Author: Smith John Publisher: London; Printed for R. Mount, at the Postern on Tower-Hill Format: PDF Quality: Scanned pages Pages count: 198 Description: John Smith's book "The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary" is a two-part work aimed at sailors of the 17th century. The first part, the "Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary," explains complex nautical terms and the art of navigation, while the second part, "The Practical Navigator and Gunner", serves as a practical guide to navigation, artillery, and maritime combat. This work by John Smith is valuable not only as a technical manual but also as a historical source, representing the knowledge of maritime practices during the early colonial exploration period when navigational and warfare technologies were rapidly advancing. Smith, being an experienced captain and explorer, shares his insights on sea voyages, ship management, navigation tools, and naval artillery.
Contents
Part One: The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary
Explanation of Navigation Terms: This section provides detailed descriptions of maritime terms related to ship handling, navigation, and the various parts of the ship, such as masts, sails, ropes, anchors, etc.
Navigational Tools and Methods: Smith explains the essential instruments like the compass, astrolabe, and other devices used to determine the ship's position at sea.
Nautical Knots and Ropes: Describes various types of knots used for securing the ship and other techniques associated with maritime rigging.
Speech Forms and Nautical Jargon: Includes common maritime expressions and phrases used onboard for commands and communication between crew members.
Part Two: The Practical Navigator and Gunner
Navigation and Geography: This section describes the methods of calculating course, distance, and time during voyages, as well as the use of charts and navigational instruments for safe passage.
Astronomy for Navigation: A guide to using stars, the sun, and the moon to determine the ship's location at sea.
Practical Guide for Gunners on Ships: Discusses the use of naval artillery, including types of weapons, tactics for their use, and methods for aiming and firing.
Naval Combat and Tactics: Describes strategies for naval battle, including maneuvers, attacking enemies, and using artillery during engagements.
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The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary, Explaining All the Difficult Terms in Navigation: And The Practical Navigator and Gunner: In Two Parts
Language: English
Author: Smith John
Publisher: London; Printed for R. Mount, at the Postern on Tower-Hill
Format: PDF
Quality: Scanned pages
Pages count: 198
Description: John Smith's book "The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary" is a two-part work aimed at sailors of the 17th century. The first part, the "Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary," explains complex nautical terms and the art of navigation, while the second part, "The Practical Navigator and Gunner", serves as a practical guide to navigation, artillery, and maritime combat.
This work by John Smith is valuable not only as a technical manual but also as a historical source, representing the knowledge of maritime practices during the early colonial exploration period when navigational and warfare technologies were rapidly advancing. Smith, being an experienced captain and explorer, shares his insights on sea voyages, ship management, navigation tools, and naval artillery.
Contents
Part One: The Sea-Man's Grammar and Dictionary- Explanation of Navigation Terms: This section provides detailed descriptions of maritime terms related to ship handling, navigation, and the various parts of the ship, such as masts, sails, ropes, anchors, etc.
- Navigational Tools and Methods: Smith explains the essential instruments like the compass, astrolabe, and other devices used to determine the ship's position at sea.
- Nautical Knots and Ropes: Describes various types of knots used for securing the ship and other techniques associated with maritime rigging.
- Speech Forms and Nautical Jargon: Includes common maritime expressions and phrases used onboard for commands and communication between crew members.
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