Download or read book The Time Museum Catalogue of Chronometers written by Anthony G. Randall and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference begins with a 54-page illustrated history of the development of the chronometer in the context of the history of navigation from 1514. The largest section of the book is described by reviewer Marvin Whitney as "more than a catalogue. It's a series of stories whereby the author leads the reader through technical interpretations & historical incidents with biographical sketches of many makers who created these remarkable & intriguing mechanisms." Illustrated 23-page glossary, full bibliography & index.