Bradford's Whys and Wherefores of Navigation.
An American book, of intimate and interesting information on the subject of navigation. If you want to know "why," own and study Bradford, it is a book for the man who likes to thoroughly understand his subject—simple, clear, complete.
Jacoby's Navigation.
A good book for the beginner.
Knight's Seamanship.
The best American work on seamanship, naval and merchant service. The chapters on ship handling and the higher problems of seamanship are exceptionally good.
Todd and Whall's Seamanship.
The best book to date for the merchantman.
Walton's Know Your Own Ship.
Information about vessels that every officer aboard ship should possess.