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John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: John Harrison and the Quest for LongitudeCondition: NewFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 03/16/2023EAN: 9781906367992ISBN: 9781906367992Publisher: National Maritime MuseumDescription: John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude is a fascinating 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 centres onthe life and achievements 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 finding longitudinal position at sea, Harrisonproduced his four famous 'H' timepieces. In doing so, he helped revolutionise navigation at sea, saving many thousands of lives.This new edition contains beautiful technical drawings of the mechanisms of clocks and the technology involved in Harrison'screations, bringing to life this inspiring story.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 210mmItem Length: 148mmGenre: Science Nature & MathAuthor: No AuthorTopic: HistoryRelease Year: 2023 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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Publication Name: John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude

Title: John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude

Release Date: 03/16/2023

Release Year: 2023

EAN: 9781906367992

ISBN: 9781906367992

Country/Region of Manufacture: GB

Item Height: 210mm

Edition: 2

Book Title: John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude

Number of Pages: 128 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group

Topic: Time, Manufacturing, Maritime History & Piracy

Publication Year: 2023

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Technology & Engineering, Science, History

Item Weight: 14.1 Oz

Item Length: 8.3 in

Author: Jonathan Betts

Item Width: 5.8 in

Format: Hardcover

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