If you've ever seen The Deadliest Catch, you know that ships at sea can be a bit dangerous. But imagine having no good idea how far east or west you are on the planet. That is what sailors dealt with before the invention of timekeepers that could keep reliable time in all weather and under unreliable (read high seas) conditions. John Harrison spent nearly all his life creating such a timepiece, and Dava Sobel tells the story in a sprightly and personal way.
Leatherby Libraries Call Number: QB 225 .S64 1995
3rd Floor Science & Technology Library
Review submitted by: Nancy Stenerson Gonzales, Cataloger, Leatherby Libraries
Rating: Highly Recommended
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