The story of a boy who had the persistence to master navigation in the days when men sailed by "log, lead, and lookout," and who authored The American Practical Navigator, "the sailor's Bible."
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About the Author:
Jean Lee Latham was born in 1902 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. At an early age, she became a prolific writer, penning works of fiction and nonfiction, as well as theater scripts. Ever since its debut, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch has acquired an intrigued group of sea-loving fans.
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"Illustrations, rich in detail, by John O'Hara Cosgrave II add authenticity and value." -- Review
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- PublisherSandpiper
- Publication date1800
- ISBN 10 0395137136
- ISBN 13 9780395137130
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages251
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