Harrison, John, 1693-1776.,

Memoirs of a trait in the character of George III. of these united kingdoms : authenticated by official papers and private letters in possession of the author: with an appendix of illustrative tracts, &c. ; abridged from the original work in manuscript / By Johan Horrins, gent. - 300 pages ; 23 cm

Chiefly an account of the efforts of John Harrison (1693-1776) to obtain payments due him as prizes offered by the Board of longitude for chronometers determining longitude at sea, and of the king's interposition in his behalf. Johan Horrins is a pseudonym for J. Harrison, - On the efforts of John Harrison to obtain payments due him for chronometers, and of the king's interposition on his behalf. - With errata. Reproduction of 1835 original.


Harrison, John, 1693-1776.


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