This book is a comprehensive guide to navigation and nautical astronomy, providing sailors with all the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate safely and accurately. With detailed information on the use of sextants, the calculation of latitude and longitude, and the use of lunar tables, this book is an invaluable resource for sailors of all levels. Taylor's clear and concise writing style makes even complex concepts easy to understand, making this a must-have for anyone interested in navigation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.