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Synopsis
How we measure time changed the world—and this book tells the story.
A clear, engaging look at the science, history, and people behind timekeeping, from celestial clues to shipboard chronometers.
The book traces long-standing questions about how to measure time, explains the problems of longitude at sea, and shows how timekeepers evolved from early ideas to precise marine instruments. It also profiles key figures like Henry Sully, whose work helped advance horology, and describes the milestones that made punctual time a practical reality for travel, industry, and daily life.- How time can be read from the sun, moon, and stars, and how those ideas led to modern timekeeping.
- The birth of marine chronometers and their role in navigation and exploration.
- Biographical sketches of pioneers in horology and the challenges they faced.
- Practical insights into selecting, using, and preserving timekeeping devices.
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