Harrison Decoded
Author | : Rory McEvoy |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2020 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198816812 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198816812 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Harrison Decoded written by Rory McEvoy and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an exposition of the lesser-known work of one of the giants of the 18th century longitude story, the maverick clockmaker John Harrison (1693-1776). Harrison's background, methodology, and thinking. For those with a practical interest, the book is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to make a clock of this type.