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Harrison, John, 1693-1776 |
| Title |
Remarks on a Pamphlet Lately published by the Rev. Mr. Maskelyne, Under the Authority of the Board of Longitude
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Remarks on a Pamphlet Lately published by the Rev. Mr. Maskelyne, Under the Authority of the Board of Longitude" by John Harrison is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work addresses the criticism made by Rev. Mr. Maskelyne regarding Harrison's timekeeping invention, which was intended for determining longitude at sea. Harrison aims to defend his innovations against what he believes are unfounded claims made in Maskelyne's pamphlet, highlighting issues of accuracy and fairness in their assessments. In this book, John Harrison presents a thorough critique of Rev. Maskelyne’s observations on his longitude timekeeper, defending its accuracy and reliability for maritime navigation. Harrison details the scientific principles behind his watch, emphasizing its constructed characteristics that allow it to maintain precise time. He challenges Maskelyne's methods, asserting that they were flawed and that the conclusions drawn from them misrepresented the effectiveness of his invention. Harrison also argues against the assumptions made regarding the environmental conditions affecting the watch's performance, insisting on its viability as a reliable tool for navigation according to the standards set by the Board of Longitude. Throughout, he expresses frustration at the injustices he faced in his quest for recognition and reward, underscoring the broader implications of his fight for scientific credit and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QB: Science: Astronomy
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| Subject |
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811. Account of the going of Mr. John Harrison's watch
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| Subject |
Longitude -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Chronometers -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37321 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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