Timepieces : masterpieces of chronometry
Christianson, David2002
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This text explores the intriguing story of timekeeping. From the early Greek and Chinese waterclocks to the modern day atomic clocks, this is a compelling story, sympathetic to the amateur clock enthusiast.
Main title:
Timepieces : masterpieces of chronometry / David Christianson.
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Imprint:
Newton Abbot : David & Charles, 2002.
Collation:
176 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), facsims. (chiefly col.), col. map, ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Ill. and text on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references (p. 173) and index.
ISBN:
9780715315415 (hbk)
Dewey class:
529.7681.11681.113
Language:
English
BRN:
2053021