On Time: How America Has Learned to Live Life by the Clock

Stephens, Carlene E.

ISBN 10: 0821227793 / ISBN 13: 9780821227794

Published by Little, Brown & Company for The Smithsonian Institution, Boston, MA, 2002

About this Item

First Edition stated on verso of title page; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with both black and white and color photographs and drawings.

Seller Inventory # 021499

Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Time: How America Has Learned to Live Life by the Clock
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company for The Smithsonian Institution, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821227793
• ISBN 13: 9780821227794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: American First.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine, Not Price Clipped
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Drawn from the popular exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, this lavishly illustrated study chronicles the history of humankind's efforts to measure time, showcasing dozens of unusual timepieces from the museum's collection, from Helen Keller's pocket watch to the earliest bedside alarm clock. 15,000 first printing.

About the Author

Carlene E. Stephens is a curator in the History of Technology Division, National Museum of American History, Behring Center, Smithsonian Institution. She lives in Washington, D.C.