Nat Bowditch encourages readers to own their educations and pursue knowledge with genuine zeal. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch begins with Nat as a young boy, dreaming of life at sea, and takes him through many journeys—some of which even include life at sea. Readers watch as he learns diligently, loves honestly, and invents brilliantly. Some of his work, like The American Practical Navigator, is still used today! Paperback 251 pages
