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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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.
Item Description:	Modification of the escapement force by the spring and circular cheeks
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780192548801 0192548808 9780191858574 0191858579