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Harrison decoded : towards a perfect pendulum clock /

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 any...

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Other Authors: McEvoy, Rory (Editor), Betts, Jonathan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Harrison, John, > 1693-1776
Chronometers > England > History.
Chronomètres > Angleterre > Histoire.
History.
SCIENCE.
Physics.
Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Chemical & Biochemical.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING.
Manufacturing.
Chronometers
Clock and watch making
Pendulum
England
Electronic books.
History
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