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JOHN HARRISON AND THE QUEST FOR LONGITUDE

Author: Jonathan Betts

$50.00

  • Hardback
  • 150mm x 217mm
  • 128 pages
  • Full colour photographs
  • Published 2023

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This is the compelling account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time

Following one of the most intriguing and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the book centers on the life and achievement of John Harrison – designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.

Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of fining longitudinal position at sea. Harrison produced his four famous “H” timepieces. In doing so, he helped revolutionise navigation a sea, saving many thousands of lives.

This new edition contains beautiful technical drawings of the mechanisms of clocks and the technology involved in Harrison’s creations, bringing to life his inspiring story.

 

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