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Ships, Clocks, and Stars: The Quest for Longitude,Used
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A tale of eighteenthcentury invention and competition, commerce and conflict, this is a lively, illustrated, and accurate chronicle of the search to solve the longitude problem, the question of how to determine a ships position at seaand one that changed the history of mankind.Ships, Clocks, and Stars brings into focus one of our greatest scientific stories: the search to accurately measure a ships position at sea. The incredible, illustrated volume reveals why longitude mattered to seafaring nations, illuminates the various solutions that were proposed and tested, and explores the invention that revolutionized human history and the man behind it, John Harrison. Here, too, are the voyages of Captain Cook that put these revolutionary navigational methods to the test.Filled with astronomers, inventors, politicians, seamen, and satirists, Ships, Clocks, and Stars explores the scientific, political, and commercial battles of the age, as well as the sailors, ships, and voyages that made it legendfrom Matthew Flinders and George Vancouver to the voyages of the Bounty and the Beagle.Featuring more than 150 photographs specially commissioned from Britains National Maritime Museum, this evocative, detailed, and thoroughly fascinating history brings this age of exploration and enlightenment vividly to life.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars: The Quest for Longitude'? A: 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' discusses the historical quest to solve the longitude problem, detailing the scientific and navigational challenges faced during the 18th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' is Richard Dunn.
- Q: When was 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' published? A: 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' was published on November 4, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' a new or used book? A: 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will learn about the historical significance of longitude, the key figures involved in its discovery, and the impact of navigational advancements on maritime exploration.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars'? A: Yes, the book features more than 150 photographs commissioned from Britain’s National Maritime Museum.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars'? A: 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' is a first edition.
- Q: What category does 'Ships, Clocks, and Stars' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Oceania.