Bowditch
Americannoun
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Nathaniel, 1773–1838, U.S. mathematician, astronomer, and navigator.
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a handbook of navigation, American Practical Navigator, originally prepared by N. Bowditch and published since 1802 in a series of editions.
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Dr Bowditch called it, "remarkable" Bronze was able to play so much tournament football.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
Her copy of “The American Practical Navigator” by Nathaniel Bowditch, an encyclopedia of navigation, will also be auctioned.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023
Conceivably, he could have found something damning and tipped off Bowditch and Wray.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 14, 2018
After winning the Byron Nelson in 2015 and representing the Internationals at the President Cup later that year, Bowditch has struggled mightily with his golf game.
From Golf Digest • Jul. 10, 2018
“My dear Mr. Bowditch, Moore didn’t compute that table. Do you know who did? Nevil Maskelyne, the royal astronomer of England!”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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