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Gale force 10 the life and legacy of Admiral Beaufort 1774-1857

By: Language: English Publication details: London Review 2002Description: xii, 340p. col. ill. 20cmISBN:
  • 0747264856
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 920 $2 18
Summary: Biography of Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort who established the scale for denoting the force of wind now known as the Beaufort Scale. Beaufort also served on the council of the Royal Society and was Hydrographer to the Navy for 26 years.
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Book London Books 920 COU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30062540

Biography of Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort who established the scale for denoting the force of wind now known as the Beaufort Scale. Beaufort also served on the council of the Royal Society and was Hydrographer to the Navy for 26 years.

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