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The Chronometer: Its Origin, and Present Perfection (1848)

The Chronometer: Its Origin, and Present Perfection (1848)

Porthouse, Thomas

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161823565
ISBN13: 9781161823561
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Chronometer: Its Origin, and Present Perfection is a book written by Thomas Porthouse and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of chronometers, which are highly accurate timekeeping devices used in navigation. Porthouse discusses the origins of chronometers, their evolution over time, and the key individuals who contributed to their development. He also provides detailed information on the components of chronometers and the methods used to test and regulate their accuracy. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experts and lay readers. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation and the development of precision timekeeping.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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