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Carry On, Mister Bowditch

by Jean Lee Latham

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Publisher Comments:

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."

Review:

"Illustrations, rich in detail, by John O'Hara Cosgrave II add authenticity and value."
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About the Author

Jean Lee Latham was born in 1902 in Buckhannon, West Birginia, At and early age, she became a prolific writier, 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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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395137130
Author:
Latham, Jean Lee
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
ill.:
Cosgrave, John O'Hara,
Author:
Cosgrove, John C.
Author:
Cosgrove, John O.
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Historical - United States - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical
Subject:
Navigation
Subject:
Bowditch, nathaniel, 1773-1838
Subject:
Newbery Medal.
Copyright:
1955
Edition Number:
1
Series Volume:
RG-125
Publication Date:
19550101
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
7.94x5.44x.76 in. .69 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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