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LoC No.: 04013082

Title: Nat the Navigator. A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For Young Persons

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Summary: "Nat the Navigator. A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For Young Persons" by Bowditch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the inspiring life story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a prominent figure known for his contributions to navigation and mathematics, who rose from humble beginnings as a poor boy in Massachusetts to a celebrated scholar. It is particularly aimed at young readers, highlighting his intellect, kindness, and determination, aiming to motivate them to emulate his virtues. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Bowditch's early life, detailing his birth in Salem and his formative years in poverty. The text paints a vivid picture of his childhood, characterized by a thirst for knowledge and a supportive family—particularly his mother's emphasis on the importance of truth. Despite facing significant challenges, including his father's decline due to alcoholism and financial hardship, Bowditch's innate curiosity drives him to excel in mathematics and navigation. The opening serves as a foundation for understanding Bowditch's character, setting the stage for his future endeavors and achievements as a navigator and scholar. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Bowditch, Henry I. (Henry Ingersoll), 1808-1892

EBook No.: 61092

Published: Jan 3, 2020

Downloads: 275

Language: English

Subject: Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04013082

Title: Nat the Navigator. A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For Young Persons

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Nat the Navigator. A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For Young Persons" by Bowditch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the inspiring life story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a prominent figure known for his contributions to navigation and mathematics, who rose from humble beginnings as a poor boy in Massachusetts to a celebrated scholar. It is particularly aimed at young readers, highlighting his intellect, kindness, and determination, aiming to motivate them to emulate his virtues. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Bowditch's early life, detailing his birth in Salem and his formative years in poverty. The text paints a vivid picture of his childhood, characterized by a thirst for knowledge and a supportive family—particularly his mother's emphasis on the importance of truth. Despite facing significant challenges, including his father's decline due to alcoholism and financial hardship, Bowditch's innate curiosity drives him to excel in mathematics and navigation. The opening serves as a foundation for understanding Bowditch's character, setting the stage for his future endeavors and achievements as a navigator and scholar. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Bowditch, Henry I. (Henry Ingersoll), 1808-1892

EBook No.: 61092

Published: Jan 3, 2020

Downloads: 275

Language: English

Subject: Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.