| Author |
Lewis, Charles Lee, 1886-1951 |
| LoC No. |
28001322
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| Title |
Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Pathfinder of the Seas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Wilson, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Pathfinder of the Seas" by Charles Lee Lewis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Commodore Matthew Fontaine Maury, a significant figure in American naval history known for his pioneering efforts in oceanography and navigation. It delves into Maury's contributions to maritime science, focusing on his development of wind and current charts that improved sea travel and navigation. The opening of the book sets the tone for an in-depth biography, emphasizing Maury’s recognition abroad compared to the scant acknowledgment he received in his own country. It outlines his distinguished ancestry and childhood, highlighting the influences that shaped his character and intellectual pursuits. As a young boy in the early 19th century, Maury's formative experiences on the Tennessee frontier cultivated his industrious nature and creativity, which would later serve him well in his naval career and scientific endeavors. The narrative establishes a foundation for understanding Maury’s later achievements in the context of his upbringing, aspirations, and the challenges he faced throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
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| Subject |
Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65071 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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