Betts, Jonathan,

Harrison / Jonathan Betts. - New, enlarged and revised edition. - 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map, portraits (chiefly color) ; 19 cm

Previous edition: 1993. At foot of title: Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

Includes bibliographical references (page 96).

"With more than sixty illustrations, including annotated diagrams of the workings of the clocks, this book provides insights into Harrison's life and his achievements, as well as a look at Rupert Gould, the man who restored Harrison's timekeepers in the inter-war years"--Jacket.

9780948065811 0948065818

GBA764940 bnb

013818960 Uk


Harrison, John, 1693-1776.
Harrison, John, 1693-1776.


1700-1799


Chronometers--History--18th century.
Nautical instruments--History--18th century.
Clock and watch makers--England--Biography.
Chronometers.
Nautical instruments.

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History.