The American practical navigator being an epitome of navigation and nautical astronomy This book, "The American practical navigator being an epitome of navigation and nautical astronomy", by Nathaniel Bowditch, is a replication of a book originally published before 1888. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.