The scent of time: a study of the use of fire and incense for time measurement in Oriental countries (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society . New Series Volume 53, Part 5)

Bedini, Silvio A.

Published by American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1963

About this Item

4to, pp. 51, [1]; 45 figures in the text; glossary; fine in original printed brown paper wrappers. An early work by Bedini (1917-2007), the American historian specializing in early scientific instruments. He was Historian Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution, where he served on the professional staff for twenty-five years, retiring in 1987. Following his retirement he served as Keeper of Rare Books at the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The scent of time: a study of the use of fire and incense for time measurement in Oriental countries (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society . New Series Volume 53, Part 5)
• Publisher: American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1963
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