Becher, A.B.
1852

The Storm Compass or Seaman's Hurricane Companion

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The Storm Compass or Seaman's Hurricane Companion Containing a Familiar Explanation of the HURRICANE THEORY, illustrated with diagrams and accounts of hurricanes.

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Interesting small antique booklet for the mariner explaining hurricanes with an emphasis on best practices to predict and avoid hurricanes. This hard-to-find practical guide includes log-book accounts of hurricanes as illustrative examples of the principles proposed by the author, a commander in the British Royal Navy.

Inside cover includes an illustrated advertisement for Henry Whipple and Son sellers of charts and nautical works. 56 pages including tables and diagrams. Embossed blue paper boards.

CREATOR: Becher, A.B.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1852

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United Kingdom

BODY OF WATER: N/A

CONDITION: Good.  Light browning. Front cover slightly loose but otherwise tight pages.

COLORING: None

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SIZE: 4 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0

PRICE: $

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