Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch: A Newbery Medal–Winning Adventure About Courage and Mastering the Seas
Book Information
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2003-05-19
- Pages
- 256 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 13.97 x 1.57 x 20.96 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780618250745
- ISBN-10
- 0618250743
- Price
- 2851 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/History/Modern (16th-21st Centuries)/19th Century
Newbery Medal Winner Readers today are still fascinated by “Nat,” an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor’s world—Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didn’t promise to have the makings of a sailor; he was too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by “log, lead, and lookout.” Nat’s long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the “Sailors’ Bible”), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero.
Jean Lee Latham was born in 1902 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. At an early age, she became a prolific writer, penning works of fiction and nonfiction, as well as theater scripts. Ever since its debut, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch has acquired an intrigued group of sea-loving fans.
Reviews
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Embark on a whirlwind adventure over the highseas in the life of Nathaniel Bowditch. He was a clever man and frankly made me sad that my ability to do math is so abysmal. Great book though. Also good for educational purposes, as the author is a foremost authority in historical studies.
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An amazing book. Great insight to the life and times of Nat Bowditch. Highly recommend.
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Great story - learned lots about navigation!
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Excellent read. Very informative.
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This would intrigue and interest children of 8 and over, It tells the story of a young boy who, though from a poor family, through perseverance and hard work became a leading expert in sea navigation. He wrote a manual on navigation which saved many lives in the days before radar and electronics. An inspiring story of courage and character.