Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
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Book Synopsis: The dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of one man's forty-year obsession to find a solution to the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--"the longitude problem."Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day-and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives and the increasing fortunes of nations hung on a resolution. One man, John Harrison, in complete opposition to the scientific community, dared to imagine a mechanical solution-a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had ever been able to do on land. Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking, and opens a new window on our world.
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Looking for a captivating read that combines history, science, and adventure? Look no further than Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time. This gripping tale takes you back to the eighteenth century when sailors were constantly lost at sea due to the lack of a solution to the daunting "longitude problem."
But one man, John Harrison, defied the odds and challenged the scientific community with his audacious idea of a clock that could keep accurate time at sea. In Longitude, you'll be immersed in Harrison's forty-year obsession to build the perfect timekeeper, now known as the chronometer. Brace yourself for a narrative filled with heroism, intrigue, and deception.
Not only does Longitude take you on a thrilling journey through history, it also offers a fascinating glimpse into the worlds of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking. You'll gain a profound appreciation for the ingenuity and determination of those who paved the way for modern science and exploration.
Ready to embark on a remarkable adventure? Get your hands on Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time today and be transported to an era of discovery and innovation.
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