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"The reatest scientific problem of the modern era, and John Harrison solved it all on his own. One man, one time piece. Anyone interested in the intrigue of the next invention or the history of science, this book will make your week."
Scott Pickle, Ph.D., Resident Scholar
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"John Harrison invented a mechanical method to measure longitude, in 1714 The English Parliament offered a big reward because the sailors got lost easily during their explorations. "
omar gonzalez, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 18th century
Nationality?
- British
History of a journey/colonization?
Yes
Kind of journey?
- boat travel
History of a science?
Yes
Kind of science
- Mechanical Engineering
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- simple laborers
- Nobility/Royalty
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
- scientists
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Nationality?
- British
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
- Unsympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately conservative
Style
How much gore?
- 5 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 5 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- encouraged
- challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 2 ()
Historical short story collection?
Yes
Minor characters feature lots of:
- scientists
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 14-16
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 150-200 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 4 ()
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