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Account of Improvements in Chronometers, Made by Mr. John Sweetman Eiffe; for Which a Reward was Granted to him by the Lords Commissioners of the Admi
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Technology & EngineeringGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019891674
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This technical report documents the development of improved chronometers for use in navigation and other purposes. With detailed descriptions of the mechanisms involved and the testing process used, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of timekeeping.
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