A Handbook And Directory Of Old Scottish Clockmakers From 1540 To 1850 (1903)

Smith, John

ISBN 10: 116643852X / ISBN 13: 9781166438524

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Handbook And Directory Of Old Scottish Clockmakers From 1540 To 1850 (1903)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116643852X
• ISBN 13: 9781166438524
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""A Handbook And Directory Of Old Scottish Clockmakers From 1540 To 1850"" by John Smith is a comprehensive guide to the clockmakers of Scotland from the 16th to the 19th century. The book includes detailed information on over 600 clockmakers, including their biographical information, their working locations, and examples of their work. The author, John Smith, was a renowned horologist and clockmaker himself, and he provides insights into the craft and techniques used by these early Scottish clockmakers. The book is an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of clockmaking in Scotland. Originally published in 1903, this edition includes updated notes and a new introduction.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.

About the Author

John Smith wrote five books in the Hugs series. In addition to "Hugs for Mom, "he authored "Hugs for Dad", "Hugs to Encourage and Inspire", " Hugs for the Hurting", " "and" Hugs for the Holidays. "He has been a preacher and teacher for more than forty years and taught public school at the junior and senior high level; he also taught at the college and university level. He is an in-demand speaker for graduations, as well as for athletic, education, fund-raising events. He and his wife, Kila, live in Huntsville, Oklahoma, and his three adult children are scattered about the country.