The Pathfinder Of The Seas: The Life Of Matthew Fontaine Maury

by John W. Wayland and William J. Showalter

""The Pathfinder of the Seas: The Life of Matthew Fontaine Maury"" is a biography written by John W. Wayland about the life of Matthew Fontaine Maury, a renowned American naval officer, oceanographer, and cartographer. Maury is known for his pioneering work in oceanography and meteorology, and for his contributions to the science of navigation. The book chronicles Maury's life, from his early years in Virginia to his time as a naval officer, and his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163167606
• ISBN13: 9781163167601
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"