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Longitude

The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of his Time

byDava Sobel

Who is this book for? Readers interested in history, science, and biography.

Topics HistoryNavigationTimekeepingAstronomyScientific questLongitude problemChronometersJohn harrisonRoyal societyHorologySurvivalPowerHuman Nature
MoodDramatic, Reflective
Describes the forty-year effort of John Harrison to invent the chronometer, the first instrument able to keep accurate time for navigational purposes.

Language

en

Published on

15/09/2005

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9780802714626

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