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Subject(s)

• Rittenhouse, David 1732-1796 [Browse]
• Rittenhouse, Benjamin 1740-1825 [Browse]
• Clocks and watches—Pennsylvania—Philadelphia—History—18th century [Browse]
• Astronomical models—Pennsylvania—Philadelphia—History—18th century [Browse]
• Scientific apparatus and instruments—Pennsylvania—Philadelphia—History—18th century [Browse]
• Clock and watch makers—United States—Biography [Browse]

Author

• Hohmann, Frank L., III [Browse]

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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