The Illustrated Longitude
Author: Dava Sobel and William J.H. Andrewes
Hard cover. Very good condition.
The Illustrated Longitude by Dava Sobel and William J.H. Andrewes is a visually enriched edition of Sobel’s original Longitude, which tells the story of John Harrison’s quest to solve the centuries-old problem of determining a ship’s longitude at sea. The book details how Harrison, an 18th-century clockmaker, revolutionized navigation by inventing precise marine chronometers, despite facing skepticism and bureaucratic obstacles. This edition enhances the narrative with stunning illustrations, historical documents, and technical drawings, providing deeper insight into the scientific, political, and personal struggles behind one of history’s greatest maritime achievements. It is both an engaging historical account and a tribute to human ingenuity.
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