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Longitude
Dava Sobel · 1995 · 185 pages
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Dava Sobel narrates the fascinating true story of John Harrison, a self-taught British clockmaker who revolutionized maritime navigation by inventing a clock capable of keeping precise time at sea. His challenge: to solve the centuries-old problem of determining longitude, which had cost countless lives and fortunes.
An epic of perseverance, ingenuity, and determination, where science meets human adventure, exploring how one man's obsession transformed the course of history and proved that great discoveries often come from unexpected sources.
Book details
| Author | Dava Sobel |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1995 |
| Pages | 185 |
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