Longitude : the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time
Sobel, Dava1996
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London : Fourth Estate, 1996.
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viii, 184p. ; 20 cm.
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Originally published: New York: Walker, 1995.Originally published: U.S.: Walker, 1995.Includes bibliography: p179-180. - and index.
ISBN:
18570250249781857025026
Language:
English
Subject:
Harrison, John, 1693-1776Longitude -- Measurement -- HistoryClock and watch makers -- Great Britain -- BiographyAstronomical clock -- England -- HistoryAstronomical instruments -- HistoryClock and watch makers -- England -- BiographyHorologyLongitude -- Research -- HistorySailing:navigationSailing -- Navigation
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ChronometersJohn HarrisonChronometerHARRISON, JohnTIMECHRONOMETERLONGITUDECLOCKS
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