Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Longitude tells the compelling story of John Harrison, an 18th century carpenter-turned-clockmaker who spent his life solving one of the most daunting problems of his era: accurately measuring longitude at sea. Battling against the establishment and fighting off rivals, Harrison dedicated his life to saving lives of the many seamen who lost their lives due to an inability to determine their position at sea.Published in Oct 18, 1995
