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This title in other editionsCarry On, Mr. Bowditchby Jean Lee Latham
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Readers today are still fascinated by “Nat,” an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailors world—Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didnt promise to have the makings of a sailor; he was too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by “log, lead, and lookout.” Nats long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the “Sailors Bible”), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero. Synopsis:This winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal tells the story of18th-century mathematical wizard Nathaniel Bowditch, whose determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by "log, lead, and lookout" resulted in his famous work, "The American Practical Navigator." Illustrations. Synopsis:Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by " log, lead, and lookout." Nat' s long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the " Sailors' Bible" ), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero. Synopsis:Winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal, this novel tells the story of 18th-century mathematical wizard Nathaniel Bowditch, whose determination to master sea navigation resulted in "The American Practical Navigator." About the AuthorJean 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. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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