Harrison - Softcover

Betts, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948065818 ISBN 13: 9780948065811

Publisher: National Maritime Museum, 2007

Synopsis

Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison designer and builder of the first accurate marine timekeepers. Harrison is a fascinating account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time. This new edition has more than 40 illustrations, including drawings of the clocks mechanisms. Fresh insights on Harrison and his achievements are joined by a new section on Rupert Gould, the man who restored Harrison s timepieces in the inter-war years.

About this title

Product Description:

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About the Author:

Jonathan Betts is the curator of horology at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Maritime Museum
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0948065818
• ISBN 13: 9780948065811
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 9