John Harrison and the quest for longitude
Betts, Jonathan2023
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'John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude', in a revised and updated edition, is a fascinating account of the life and achievements of the man who designed and built the first accurate marine chronometers. Inspired by the prize offered in 1714 to provide a solution to the problem of determining longitudinal position at sea, John Harrison - a carpenter by trade - set out to develop portable clocks that would rival even the most precise watches of the time. This book tells the story of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time.
Main title:
John Harrison and the quest for longitude / Jonathan Betts.
Author:
Betts, Jonathan, author
Edition:
Revised and updated edition.
Imprint:
London : Royal Observatory Greenwich, 2023.
Collation:
128 pages : illustrations (black and white)
ISBN:
9781906367992 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2597215
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