Harrison decoded

Harrison decoded: towards a perfect pendulum clock

by McEvoy, Rory

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This book is an exposition of the lesser-known work of one of the giants of the 18th century longitude story, the maverick clockmaker John Harrison (1693-1776). Harrison's background, methodology, and thinking. For those with a practical interest, the book is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to make a clock of this type.

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  • Full title :Harrison decoded : towards a perfect pendulum clock / edited by Rory McEvoy and Jonathan Betts.

Summary

This book is an exposition of the lesser-known work of one of the giants of the 18th century longitude story, the maverick clockmaker John Harrison (1693-1776). Harrison's background, methodology, and thinking. For those with a practical interest, the book is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to make a clock of this type.

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  • Publication Date:copyright 2020

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Notes

Planches insérées entre les p. 84-85.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 volume (xii-183 p., [16] p. de pl.) : : ill., portrait. ; : 23 cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780198816812 (relié), 0198816812 (relié)
  • oclc:on1285510258

Subjects

Harrison, John Horloges et montres

Writers

McEvoy, Rory Betts, Jonathan

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