Coastal Navigation: Or Notes On The Use Of Charts is a book written by Joseph James Curling in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive guide to coastal navigation using charts. It covers various topics such as the use of compasses, the interpretation of nautical charts, and the calculation of tides and currents. The author also discusses different methods of finding a ship's position, including dead reckoning and celestial navigation. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both novice and experienced navigators. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in coastal navigation and is still relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.