Harrison Decoded: Towards A Perfect Pendulum Clock

Harrison Decoded: Towards A Perfect Pendulum Clock Praca zbiorowa Wydawca: Oxford University Press Data wydania: 2020 ISBN: 9780198816812 Liczba stron: 208 Format: 147 x 223 x 21 Rodzaj oprawy: Hardback Opis produktu: 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.