Title The quest for longitude : the proceedings of the Longitude Symposium, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 4-6, 1993 / edited by William J.H. Andrewes

Published Cambridge, Mass. : Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University, [1996] ©1996

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Description 437 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm Notes "The Longitude Symposium was organized under the auspices of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments in connection with the Fourteenth Annual Seminar of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors." World maps on endpapers Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-421) and index Subject Harrison, John, 1693-1776 -- Congresses. Horology -- History -- Congresses. Longitude -- Measurement -- History -- Congresses. Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings. Biographies. Author Andrewes, William J. H., 1950- Harvard University. Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Seminar (14th : 1993 : Cambridge, Mass.) LC no. 96025845 ISBN 0964432900

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