John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude

Author:   Jonathan Betts ,  Royal Observatory Greenwich
Publisher:   National Maritime Museum
Edition:   Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781906367695


Pages:   112
Publication Date:   13 February 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine timekeepers. Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding longitudinal position at sea, Harrison - already a clockmaker - produced his four famous 'H' timekeepers. In doing so he helped revolutionise sea travel, saving many thousands of lives. John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude is a fantastic account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time.

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Author:   Jonathan Betts ,  Royal Observatory Greenwich
Publisher:   National Maritime Museum
Imprint:   Royal Observatory Greenwich
Edition:   Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781906367695


ISBN 10:   1906367698
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   13 February 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Jonathan Betts is curator emeritus of horology at Royal Museums Greenwich. He is the author of Marine Chronometers at Greenwich: A Catalogue of Marine Chronometers at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

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