Author: Anthony G. Randall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912947037
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
This comprehensive reference begins with a 54-page illustrated history of the development of the chronometer in the context of the history of navigation from 1514. The largest section of the book is described by reviewer Marvin Whitney as "more than a catalogue. It's a series of stories whereby the author leads the reader through technical interpretations & historical incidents with biographical sketches of many makers who created these remarkable & intriguing mechanisms." Illustrated 23-page glossary, full bibliography & index.
The Time Museum Catalogue of Chronometers
Author: Anthony G. Randall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912947037
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
This comprehensive reference begins with a 54-page illustrated history of the development of the chronometer in the context of the history of navigation from 1514. The largest section of the book is described by reviewer Marvin Whitney as "more than a catalogue. It's a series of stories whereby the author leads the reader through technical interpretations & historical incidents with biographical sketches of many makers who created these remarkable & intriguing mechanisms." Illustrated 23-page glossary, full bibliography & index.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912947037
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
This comprehensive reference begins with a 54-page illustrated history of the development of the chronometer in the context of the history of navigation from 1514. The largest section of the book is described by reviewer Marvin Whitney as "more than a catalogue. It's a series of stories whereby the author leads the reader through technical interpretations & historical incidents with biographical sketches of many makers who created these remarkable & intriguing mechanisms." Illustrated 23-page glossary, full bibliography & index.
Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement: Historical review
Author: Science Museum (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Marine Chronometers at Greenwich
Author: Jonathan Betts
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019151117X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich — the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world — this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019151117X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich — the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world — this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.
Masterpieces from the Time Museum, Chronometers and Scientific Instruments
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Time Museum
Author: Time Museum (Rockford, Ill.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912947013
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912947013
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Catalogue of Watches in the British Museum
Author: Anthony G. Randall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780714105512
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780714105512
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement
Author: Science Museum (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronometers
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Masterpieces from the Time Museum
Catalogue of Watches in the British Museum: Pocket chronometers, marine chronometers, and other portable precision timekeepers
Author: Hugh Tait
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Specimens of Clocks, Watches
Author: Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description