Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
by Jean Lee Latham
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 1955. The book spans 251 pages.
About Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Readers today are still fascinated by “Nat,” an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor’s world—Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didn’t promise to have the makings of a sailor; he was too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by “log, lead, and lookout.” Nat’s long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the “Sailors’ Bible”), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jean Lee Latham |
| Published | 1955 |
| Pages | 251 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,933 |
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What genre is Carry On, Mr. Bowditch?
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Carry On, Mr. Bowditch worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Carry On, Mr. Bowditch?
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch has 251 pages.
Who wrote Carry On, Mr. Bowditch?
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch was written by Jean Lee Latham. It was first published in 1955.
What is the ISBN for Carry On, Mr. Bowditch?
The ISBN-13 for Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is 9780618250740.0.
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