1941; United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland; heavy hardbound; pages very good; original owners name inside front; blue boards good/fair with minor wear on face and edges.
 
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Navigation and Nautical Astronomy by Commander Benjamin Dutton is a comprehensive guide for sailors and navigators. This 1942 edition covers the principles of navigation, including the use of celestial bodies for determining position and direction. The book also includes detailed explanations of nautical astronomy, such as the measurement of altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies.