SpletAt the heart of Dava Sobel's fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation and horology stands the figure of John Harrison, self-taught Yorkshire clockmaker, and his forty-year obsession with building the perfect timekeeper. SpletFirst published in 1923, The Marine Chronometer comprehensively outlines the earliest attempts to measure longitude. The definitive work of reference on the subject, it includes exhaustive discussions and diagrams of the important mechanisms, as well as …
The marine chronometer (1960 edition) Open Library
SpletWithin United Kingdom. Quantity: 1. Add to Basket. Paperback. Condition: Good +. First Paperback Edition. 270 x 215mm. pp. 196. English text. Catalogue for a sale entitled 'Important Clocks, Watches and Marine Chronometers' held by Christie's Auctioneers in London on the 9th of June 1999. Colour photographic illustrations throughout. SpletAntinque English Marine Ship’s chronometer Nugent 1454 Wood Fancy Box. $7,999.00. gray ghost streamer fly
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