Time Telling Through the Ages
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This book is a comprehensive history of timekeeping, from the earliest sundials to the latest atomic clocks. It covers the development of mechanical clocks, quartz watches, and atomic clocks, as well as the key inventions that drove these advances. The book also includes a chapter on the history of the Ingersoll Watch Company, which was one of the leading manufacturers of watches in the United States in the early 20th century.Book Details
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