Navigation Spiritualized; or, a New Compass for Seamen, consisting of FLAVEL, JOHN (1630-1691). Navigation Spiritualized; or, a New Compass for Seamen, consisting of XXXII Points; Or Pleasant Observations, Profitable Applications, and Serious Reflections, all concluded with so many Spiritual Poems.
at Newburyport Book-Store. Printed by Edmund M. Blunt. 1796. 12mo, 159,[1]p. (Publishers ad), in contemporary full sheep, dark leather label, gilt titles visible, text lightly toned, normal wear for American publication of this period this is, therefore a better than average copy (tr). Item #41392
Evans 30428. Sabin [24680]. Originally published in London, the work consists of thoughts, prayers and reflections from the Scriptures directed to seamen. Each chapter is divided into an Observation ("...many sail of ships are sent yearly to the American parts of the world; as New-found-land, New-England, &c."); an Application, and a Reflection, or prayer. The author was an English Presbyterian, and his works were highly praised by Cotton Mather. This is the second American edition, and the first one published by Blunt.
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