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Time and Clocks: A Description of Ancient and Modern Methods of Measuring Time

By Henry H. (Henry Hardinge) Cunynghame

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Uncover the secrets of time through the ages as ancient methods give way to the precision of modern clocks, revealing a journey from sundials to science.

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2017-04-13
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"Time and Clocks: A Description of Ancient and Modern Methods of Measuring Time" by H. H. Cunynghame is a book about different ways to measure time. It shows how timekeeping changed from old ways to new ways. The book talks about ancient methods and modern clocks, and it looks at the ideas behind how we understand time. The story starts by explaining why time is important for knowing about nature and history. It says that science has moved forward, improving how we measure time compared to old ways. It also thinks about what time means and how it has changed our thinking, getting people ready to that explain the history and technology of time measurement and clocks.

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