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Sundials at Greenwich

A Catalogue of the Sundials, Nocturnals, and Horary Quadrants in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

By: National Maritime Museum (Great Britain),Hester Higton

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Sundials at Greenwich

A Catalogue of the Sundials, Nocturnals, and Horary Quadrants in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

By: National Maritime Museum (Great Britain),Hester Higton

Sundials at Greenwich is the first full-scale catalogue of the collection of sundials, nocturnals, and horary quadrants of the National Maritime Museum. This collection composes one of the most important resources for the study of the history of sundials, particularly of portable sundials, andis world-renowned for its significance. Detailed entries are provided for all the instruments, and each object is illustrated, with the most significant dials photographed in colour.The catalogue itself is divided into the various types of sundial, and each section is arranged chronologically for ease of reference. Sundials from the Far East and from the Islamic countries are treated separately from European instruments; nocturnals and horary quadrants are grouped in their ownsections; and a final section is devoted to imitation instruments.The catalogue is preceded by chapters by world experts in the field, setting the sundials within their cultural context and exploring their use, history, and significance. Detailed appendices at the end of the volume provide information on the makers of the instruments, full references to theMuseum's various numbering systems, and a glossary of relevant terms. There is also a comprehensive index of names.The catalogue is of great importance to historians of science interested in the development of scientific instruments, and supplies a comprehensive documentation of an important scientific collection. It will be of use to researchers in the history of science, astronomy, navigation, and scientificinstruments, and is also recommended to all collectors of sundials.

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496

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Oxford University Press, USA

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ISBN 10

0198508778

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9780198508779

The Experience and Spiritual Letters of Mrs. Hester Ann Rogers: With a Sermon Preached on the Occasion of Her Death by the Rev. Thomas Coke: Also an A

By: Hester Ann Rogers,Thomas Coke

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The Experience and Spiritual Letters of Mrs. Hester Ann Rogers: With a Sermon Preached on the Occasion of Her Death by the Rev. Thomas Coke: Also an A

By: Hester Ann Rogers,Thomas Coke

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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258

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Franklin Classics Trade Press

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0353571911

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9780353571914

SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENC

By: Hester Ann 1756-1794 Rogers,Thomas 1747-1814 Coke

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SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENC

By: Hester Ann 1756-1794 Rogers,Thomas 1747-1814 Coke

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Wentworth Press

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136358457X

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9781363584574

Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope

By: Hester Lady Stanhope

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Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope

By: Hester Lady Stanhope

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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