""A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch: For Young Persons"" is a biographical book written by Henry Ingersoll Bowditch and published in 1870. The book tells the story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a famous American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author focuses on Bowditch's early life, his education, and his career as a sailor, as well as his contributions to science and navigation. The book is aimed at young readers, and it is written in a simple and engaging style that makes it accessible to a wide audience. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, navigation, or American biography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.