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![NORIE, J[ohn] W[illiam] A New Chart of the Pacific Ocean,](https://omega.crouchrarebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1414_1H.jpg)
A New Chart of the Pacific Ocean,
Exhibiting The Western Coast of America, from Cape Horn to Beerings Strait, The Eastern Shores of Asia Including Japan, China and Australia, and all the numerous Islands and known Dangers Situated in Polynesia and Australasia, Correctly drawn and Regulated according to the most Approved and Modern Surveys and Astronomical Observations By J.W. Norie, Hydrographer &c., &c.
London, Published as the Act directs, by J.W. Norie & Co. at the Navigation Warehouse and Naval Academy No. 157 Leadenhall Street,
October 1st, 1825. Additions to 1836 & 1849.
Engraved chart, on three sheets (of six), mounted on linen, inset charts of Honoruru, The Sandwich Islands, Karakakooa Bay, Port San Diego, and the entrance to San Francisco Harbour, tracks of American whaling ships marked in pencil, some crinkling and a few stains.
1830 by 830mm (72 by 32.75 inches).
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The northern part of Norie's rare chart of the Pacific.
John William Norie (1772 – 1843) was a mathematician, hydrographer, chart maker and publisher of nautical books. His most famous work was the 'Epitome of Practical Navigation' (1805), which became the standard work on navigation and went through many editions. Norie began his career working with William Heather, who ran the Naval Academy and Naval Warehouse in Leadenhall Street from 1795, which sold navigati...
John William Norie (1772 – 1843) was a mathematician, hydrographer, chart maker and publisher of nautical books. His most famous work was the 'Epitome of Practical Navigation' (1805), which became the standard work on navigation and went through many editions. Norie began his career working with William Heather, who ran the Naval Academy and Naval Warehouse in Leadenhall Street from 1795, which sold navigati...
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OCLC 54042340.
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