Everybody's Clocks - The Design and Working of Usual and Unusual Clocks Described in a Non-Technical Way For the Information of the User
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Everybody's Clocks - The Design and Working of Usual and Unusual Clocks Described in a Non-Technical Way For the Information of the User

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Everybody's Clocks - The Design and Working of Usual and Unusual Clocks Described in a Non-Technical Way For the Information of the User

About this book

This antiquarian volume contains a treatise on the design and workings of usual and unusual clocks, described in a non-technical manner, suitable for either novice or expert. Containing a wealth of fascinating and practical information on the machinations of a variety of clocks, as well as being profusely illustrated and easy-to-digest, this volume will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the intricacies of clocks, and it makes for a great addition to collections of clock-related literature. The chapters of this book include: From Guesswork to Science, The Power Behind the Clock, The Gear Train, The Escapement, Striking and Chiming Mechanism, Alarm Clocks, Electric Clocks, Observatory Clocks, Industrial and Sports Clocks, Time Signals... among others. This antiquarian book is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

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Information

Publisher
Kiefer Press
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781446525937
eBook ISBN
9781473353732
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Technical & Manufacturing Trades
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. A History of Clocks and Watches
  5. Contents
  6. Chapter I From Guesswork to Science
  7. Chapter II The Power Behind the Clock
  8. Chapter III The Gear Train
  9. Chapter IV The Escapement
  10. Chapter V Striking and Chiming Mechanism
  11. Chapter VI Alarm Clocks
  12. Chapter VII Electric Clocks
  13. Chapter VIII Observatory Clocks
  14. Chapter IX Industrial and Sports Clocks
  15. Chapter X Time Signals
  16. Chapter XI Clock Cases
  17. Chapter XII Public and Monumental Clocks
  18. Milestones of Timekeeping

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