The Description And Use Of The Universal Trigonometrical Octant (1753)

The book ""The Description and Use of the Universal Trigonometrical Octant"" was written by George Adams in 1753. The book provides a comprehensive description and practical guide to the use of the Universal Trigonometrical Octant, which was a navigational instrument used in the 18th century to determine latitude at sea. The book begins with an introduction to the history and development of the octant, including its origins in the quadrant and sextant. Adams then goes on to describe the various parts of the octant and how they work together to make measurements. He provides detailed instructions on how to use the octant to determine latitude, including how to take accurate readings and make corrections for errors.Throughout the book, Adams includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the instrument and its use. He also includes tables of logarithms and other mathematical calculations that were necessary for navigation at the time.Overall, ""The Description and Use of the Universal Trigonometrical Octant"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the development of navigational instruments and the methods used for navigation at sea in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.