Precision Pendulum Clocks

Author	: Derek Roberts
Publisher	: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages	: 288
Release	: 2004
ISBN-10	: 0764320211
ISBN-13	: 9780764320217
Rating	: 4/5 (217 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Precision Pendulum Clocks by : Derek Roberts

Download or read book Precision Pendulum Clocks written by Derek Roberts and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of renowned clockmakers from France and Germany. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled along with recent advancements in precision pendulum timekeeping.

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