Nathaniel Bowditch was a prominent American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator, best known for his work in maritime navigation. Born in 1773 in Salem, Massachusetts, Bowditch made significant contributions to the field of navigation, most notably through his book *The New American Practical Navigator* (1802), which became a standard reference for sailors and remains in use today. Largely self-taught, he mastered multiple languages, including Latin and French, to study complex scientific works, and translated Pierre-Simon Laplace's *Mécanique Céleste* into English. Bowditch's innovations, such as improving celestial navigation techniques, helped make sea travel much safer and more precise. His legacy endures as a pioneer who merged practical seamanship with scientific rigor.
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