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Overview"An exploration of the history and science of timekeeping, from the earliest sundials to the latest atomic clocks. The book describes various methods and devices used to measure time, including mechanical clocks, water clocks, and astronomical observations. The author also explains the principles behind modern time standards like Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the ""public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sir Henry Hardinge CunynghamePublisher: Legare Street Press Imprint: Legare Street Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9781019452394ISBN 10: 1019452390 Pages: 214 Publication Date: 18 July 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |