Longitude:the True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

Longitude:the True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

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Publisher's Synopsis

Describes the forty-year effort of John Harrison to invent the chronometer, the first instrument able to keep accurate time for navigational purposes.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140258790
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc.,US
Imprint: Penguin Putnam Inc.,US
Edition: Open Market Edition
DEWEY: 527.209
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 141g
Height: 191mm
Width: 113mm
Spine width: 12mm