The sailor's horn-book for the law of storms ; being a practical exposition of the theory of the law of storms, and its uses to mariners of all classes in all parts of the world, shewn by transparent storm cards and useful lessons / by Henry Piddington.
| Author/creator |
Piddington, Henry, 1797-1858 |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 2nd ed. with additions. |
| Publication Info | London : Published by Smith, Elder and Co., 1851. |
| Description | xxiv, 360 pages : illustrations, 4 maps (folded) ; 23 cm + 2 transparent compass cards. |
| Subject(s) |
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| General note | The compass cards represent cyclonic wind directions. |
| General note | Publisher's advertisements: 16 p. at end. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | Publishers' advertisements United States 19th century. |
| Genre/form | Booksellers' labels (Provenance) United States Boston. |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | Rare Collection | QC943 .P52 1851 | ✔ Available | Request Material |