Time Telling Through The Ages is a comprehensive book written by Harry C. Brearley that explores the history of timekeeping from ancient civilizations to modern times. The book begins with an introduction to the earliest forms of time measurement, such as the sundial and water clock, and then progresses to more advanced methods such as the mechanical clock and atomic clock. The author delves into the cultural and technological advancements that have influenced the evolution of timekeeping, including the development of ...
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Time Telling Through The Ages is a comprehensive book written by Harry C. Brearley that explores the history of timekeeping from ancient civilizations to modern times. The book begins with an introduction to the earliest forms of time measurement, such as the sundial and water clock, and then progresses to more advanced methods such as the mechanical clock and atomic clock. The author delves into the cultural and technological advancements that have influenced the evolution of timekeeping, including the development of calendars and the standardization of time zones. He also explores the impact of timekeeping on various fields, from astronomy and navigation to industry and commerce.The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and illustrations that bring the history of timekeeping to life. It is written in an engaging and accessible style that makes it suitable for both casual readers and scholars alike. Time Telling Through The Ages is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those who simply enjoy learning about the ways in which human beings have measured and marked the passage of time throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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