Beaufort of the Admiralty: The Life of Sir Francis Beaufort, 1774-1857
New York: Random House, 1977. Hardcover. 8vo., 362 pp. Illustrations, endpaper maps, notes, bibliography, index. Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort's greatest achievements were the revitalization of the Hydrographic Office and the perfecting of the Admiralty Chart, a standard for accuracy from the 1830's to the present day. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Item #227202610
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