It's about time : from calendars and clocks to moon cycles and light years - a history
Evers, Liz2013
Books
From the ice-age recordings of moon cycles and the earliest calendars, to modern wristwatches and quantum clocks, time and its effects have always enthralled mankind. This book is a tribute to timekeeping in its many forms and takes in the most significant creations as well as countless time trivia. Peppered with time-related anecdotes and quotes, it is an essential handbook for anyone fascinated by the fourth dimension.
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Author:
Imprint:
London : Michael O'Mara Books, 2013.
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781782430674 (hbk)9781782430872 (ePub ebook)9781782430889 (Mobipocket ebook)
Dewey class:
529529529 EVE
Local class:
529
Language:
English
BRN:
1061534