Jonathan Betts es un destacado erudito e investigador de la horología, cuyo trabajo se centra en la historia de los cronómetros marinos. Su profunda experiencia, informada por una extensa práctica y conocimiento académico, le permite profundizar en las complejidades técnicas e históricas del desarrollo de estos cruciales instrumentos. Betts explora su impacto en la navegación marítima, destacando su importancia durante la era de la exploración. Su escritura ofrece a los lectores una visión fascinante del mundo de la medición precisa del tiempo y su importancia histórica.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centers on the life and achievements of John Harrison, designer and builder of the first accurate, marine timekeepers. Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding a longitudinal position at sea, Harrison, already a clock-maker, produced his four famous timepieces. A fascinating account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time, this new edition features numerous illustrations, including the new memorial to Harrison in Westminster Abbey, as well as much updated information. Fresh insights on Harrison and his achievements are followed by a new section on Rupert Gould, the man who restored Harrison's timepieces in the inter-war years.