A new and easy method to find the longitude at land or sea. From the observation of the altitudes of the Cœlelestial bodies only; without having any Recourse to Eclipses, the Satellites of Jupiter, the Doctrine of Appulses, or the Magnet; and without the use of Clock-Work, Dials of any sort, Sand-Glasses or Pendulums; or any other Instrument, but a Sextant, Quadrant, or Astrolabe. Published for the Improvement of Geography and Navigation, and the Universal Benefit of Mankind.

  • Hayes, Charles, 1678-1760.
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MDCCX. [1710]
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London : printed for D. Midwinter, at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCX. [1710]

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19,[1]p. : ill. ; 40.

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ESTC T92178

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