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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Gurney chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect the compass, an instrument so precious to sixteenth-century seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with it had his hand pinned to the mast with a dagger.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This is the rich history of the most important navigational device of all time, the magnetic compass, born of the need for a reliable means of negotiating treacherous sea routes around the globe. <em>Compass</em> chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect the instrument--so precious to sixteenth-century seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with one had his hand pinned to the mast with a dagger. Part history, part adventure, this book is a compelling tribute to human ingenuity--and the mysteries of the sea.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[An] engaging foray into vistas and voyages of the past.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>[Gurney] tells--and clearly loves--marvelous stories of sailing and the sea. He has dug into diaries, logs, and historic accounts of catastrophic storms and battles, of the mortal perils of rocks and reefs. His sagas relate to the necessities and developments of navigation, but many are told almost cinematically.--Michael Pakenham "Baltimore Sun"<br><br>A colorful line of scientists, engineers and sailors [are] described by Gurney with a novelist's eye for detail.-- "American Scientist"<br><br>Fast-paced and informative, <em>Compass</em> is a worthy investment.--Raymond Leach "Virginian-Pilot"<br><br>Mr. Gurney does not forget the adventure, reward, and yes, danger that compelled man to explore in the first place.--Brendan Miniter "Wall Street Journal"<br>

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