Reveals the personal experiences and ancestral histories of colonial Anglo-Americans
#271478 in Books Naval Institute Press 2003-12-07Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 9.00 x 1.25l; 3.10 #File Name: 155750248X464 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Covers the material; but bad errors compared to earlier editionsBy CustomerI purchased this to learn celestial navigation; along with a second-hand copy of the thirteenth edition (edited by Elbert Maloney). While the material appears largely similar; I have found several errors in the 15th edition that are not in the earlier edition; and was unable to find online any form of errata; or notification of corrections in later printings.For example: Fig. 2513; illustrating the use of "Double second difference and correction"; the example called out ; which should be printed with a trailing dot (as described in the text) does not; in fact; have the dot; which is quite confusing for someone looking. The corresponding figure (#2404e) in the 13th edition clearly has the dot.Another example: Section 2103 has an example for calculating the SHA of Venus. This example is wrong. Again contrast with the corresponding example (#2004) in the 13th edition; which is different (and correct).Rather disappointing that the new edition; rather than correcting previous errors; introduces rather blatant new ones.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. just like new. Helped to review navigation terms used before ...By doug in texasDutton's Nautical Navigation; 15th Edition ...Received in a timely fashion and was as described; just like new. Helped to review navigation terms used before GPS was finalized. Broke out my sextant and tried a few observations. Like riding a bicycle.. you may be rusty but it comes back quickly. Excellent book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bad for test; good for understandingBy Scott CalderAlright I've been studying and writing notes on this book for a while.From a testing standpoint it's not so good. There is so much in it you will NOT be tested on or need to know for your captains-unlimited mate etc. It does well to explain things and understand them more expecially when you take the tests most of the time you're just memorizing a question and answer but have no idea what's going on.Bad for actually taking the testGood for having a deeper understanding of subjects on or related to testing.
