John Harrison, inventor of the precision timekeeper

Author

Betts, Jonathan

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Endeavour (English ed.). 1993, Num. 4, Vol. 17, 160-167, 11 ill. (4 col.); 5 diagrams

ISSN

0160-9327

Abstract (en)

Life and work of Harrison with special attention given to his invention of the chronometer and precision watch, responding to a prize offered in 1714 by the British Board of Longitude. After nearly 50 years' work, Harrison received the prize in full in 1773.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Decorative arts -- Metalwork -- United Kingdom
• Harrison, John, 1693-1776
• Chronometers
• Great Britain
• 1700-1800
• Nautical instruments
• Watches
• Awards
• Board of Longitude||Great Britain

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Arts décoratifs -- Arts du métal -- Royaume-Uni
• Harrison, John, 1693-1776
• Chronomètre
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1700-1800
• Instrument de navigation
• Montre
• Prix (récompense)
• Board of Longitude||Great Britain

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19940701-00345208

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