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"Certaine Errors in Navigation"
Document Type: Photo/Image
Geographic Location: London, England
Date: 1599
Creator: Wright, Edward
ID Number: Wright_Errors
Keywords: Navigation
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Description:
Edward Wright broke new ground in navigation with the publication of his book, Certaine Errors in Navigation, Detected and Corrected. It was particularly strong in its mathematical treatment of navigation, the application of Mercator's projection to chart making, and the necessity of noting compass variations when taking bearings. This is the 1610 edition.
University of Virginia Map Library Collection has additional information on Wright's work. http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/lewis_clark/exploring/ch1-5.html
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