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Marine Chronometers at Greenwich : A Catalogue of Marine Chronometers at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich by Jonathan Betts (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199641382
ISBN-139780199641383
eBay Product ID (ePID)242558621
Product Key Features
Number of Pages848 Pages
Publication NameMarine Chronometers at Greenwich : A Catalogue of Marine Chronometers at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMuseums, Tours, Points of Interest, General, Time
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
AuthorJonathan Betts
Subject AreaTravel, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight129.7 Oz
Item Length13 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2018-285770
Reviews"From a scholarly and research perspective I rank the volume under review as one of the most significant horological publications of the last several years. Jonathan Betts deserves the deep gratitude of the global horological community." -- ChronomÃf©trophilia "Jonathan Betts has put his fine, experienced, uniquely qualified hand on every instrument he describes in this meticulously assembled catalogue. The book is a monument to his years as curator and his profound appreciation for the makers' art." -- Dava Sobel, author of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time and The Glass Universe, Jonathan Betts has put his fine, experienced, uniquely qualified hand on every instrument he describes in this meticulously assembled catalogue. The book is a monument to his years as curator and his profound appreciation for the makers' art., "From a scholarly and research perspective I rank the volume under review as one of the most significant horological publications of the last several years. Jonathan Betts deserves the deep gratitude of the global horological community." -- Chronométrophilia "Jonathan Betts has put his fine, experienced, uniquely qualified hand on every instrument he describes in this meticulously assembled catalogue. The book is a monument to his years as curator and his profound appreciation for the makers' art." -- Dava Sobel, author of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time and The Glass Universe, "Jonathan Betts has put his fine, experienced, uniquely qualified hand on every instrument he describes in this meticulously assembled catalogue. The book is a monument to his years as curator and his profound appreciation for the makers' art." -- Dava Sobel, author of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time and The Glass Universe
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal522/.5
Table Of ContentPart I: The Origins of the ChronometerThe Story of the ChronometerHow the Marine Chronometer was MadeThe Nineteenth-Century English Chronometer: A Guide to Assessing and DatingPart II: CatalogueThe Marine Chronometers at Greenwich
SynopsisThe Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich -- the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world -- this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research., Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the fine series of catalogues of instruments in the National Maritime Museum's collection. This extraordinary collection is generally considered to be the most important of its kind in existence and is housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich., The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich - the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world - this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful "further reading". Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the "jewel-like" beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism.A chapter on "How the Chronometer was Made", describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, "The Evolution of the Chronometer", aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research., The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich -- the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world -- this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence.The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific andcultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism.Achapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of themakers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.
LC Classification NumberQB107
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