Notebook on geometry, geography, astronomy, and navigation, circa 1714-1718 Digital
Scope and Contents
This heavily illustrated notebook contains entries on the following topics: geometrical definitions and axioms, geographical and astronomical definitions, compasses, plain sailing, parallel sailing, and Mercator's sailing. It also contains pages designated for notes on "Currents, Lee Way, & Variation," but these pages have been left blank. The back cover contains calculations which appear to relate to charting a course from Jamaica to "Lizzard."
Dates
- Creation: circa 1714-1718
Researcher Access
The Papers of Nathan Prince are open for research.
Extent
.22 cubic feet (1 flat box)Former call number
Formerly classified as HUG 1712.5 Manuscripts
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased through the Bright Fund, Nov. 18, 1908.
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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