Talk:Nathaniel Bowditch
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Nathaniel Bowditch is the subject of a wonderful Newberry Medal book titled, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch contains fascinating background information about Salem and navigation in the 1700s, providing a valuable context for Mr. Bowditch's contributions and allowing the reader to more fully understand just how remarkable and important they were.
It is quite inspiring to read how Nathaniel Bowditch, who experienced many traumatic events in his youth and childhood, triumphed and made such a meaningful - albeit a bit obscure - contribution to mankind. —This unsigned comment was added by 141.156.144.117 (talk • contribs) .
- Yes, a very much contribution for-mankind. —This unsigned comment was added by 65.81.4.183 (talk • contribs) .
My daughters and I were delighted with this encouraging, enlightening biography of a real genius who modernized and improved navigation exponentially. Maritime Navigation is something I had little understanding of, and had taken for granted, before having read this book on his life. Wonderful! We are now Nathaniel Bowditch fans, in our home. Also greatly improved our knowledge of geography. - Jennifer Szuter -
[edit] Honorary Degree
Harvard awarded Nathaniel Bowditch an honorary Master's Degree. Correct me if I am wrong, but otherwise I will add this information to the article.
Tetty2 01:28, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
