David Rittenhouse : philosopher-mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and his famous clocks / Donald L. Fennimore, Frank L. Hohmann III.

Author
Fennimore, Donald L. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Winterthur, DE : Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, [2023]
  • [New Haven, Connecticut] : Distributed by Yale University Press
Description
271 pages : chiefly color illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm.

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      A Winterthur book
      Summary note
      • "David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks brings a completely new focus on the man, as well as his brother Benjamin, and expands the body of knowledge that surrounds these brothers as well as the era in which they lived. Clocks are the principle subject matter, but David Rittenhouse's other work, such as orreries, telescopes, surveying compasses, and other scientific equipment, are addressed as well"-- Provided by publisher.
      • "Bringing new focus to the life and works of the astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and inventor David Rittenhouse, this stunning volume surveys his clocks alongside selected other works such as orreries, telescopes, surveying compasses, and other scientific equipment-objects at the intersection of science and art in eighteenth-century America"-- Provided by publisher.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-262) and index.
      Contents
      • The Enlightenment and Philadelphia's philosopher-mechanicks
      • David Rittenhouse : philosopher-mechanick
      • Benjamin Rittenhouse : clock and mathematical instrument maker
      • David Rittenhouse orreries
      • David Rittenhouse, clockmaker : his clocks and their spawn
      • David Rittenhouse : philosophical research and apparatus.
      ISBN
      • 9780300272956 ((hardcover))
      • 0300272952
      LCCN
      2023015451
      OCLC
      1375547678
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