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David Rittenhouse : philosopher-mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and his famous clocks / Donald L. Fennimore, Frank L. Hohmann III.
Author
Fennimore, Donald L.
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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.
Details
Subject(s)
Rittenhouse, David 1732-1796
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Rittenhouse, Benjamin 1740-1825
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Clocks and watches
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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History
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18th century
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Astronomical models
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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History
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18th century
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Scientific apparatus and instruments
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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History
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18th century
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Clock and watch makers
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United States
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Biography
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Author
Hohmann, Frank L., III
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Series
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.
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ISBN
9780300272956 ((hardcover))
0300272952
LCCN
2023015451
OCLC
1375547678
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