Rare Books

The seaman's new vade mecum: : containing a practical essay on naval book-keeping, with the method of keeping the captain's books, and complete instructions in the duty of a captain's clerk. Also, shewing the various forms established in the Navy for every service, as well in respect to the Captain, as to the purser, surgeon, boatswain, gunner, carpenter, and purser's steward. The method of forming a signal-book for use in battle, from the general signals given out by the commander in chief; and also an explanation of the numerary and other signals. A treatise on the duty of officers, and the pay of officers and seamen. An explanation of sea terms. With many other particulars relating to maritime concerns