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Fennimore, Donald L.; Hohmann, Frank L.

 
9780300272956: David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks
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ISBN 10: 0300272952 ISBN 13: 9780300272956
Editorial: Yale University Press, 2023

Sinopsis

A lush and in-depth celebration of the clocks of David Rittenhouse, one of eighteenth-century America’s greatest scientists and engineers
 
David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks brings a completely new focus on the life and works of the American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and inventor David Rittenhouse (1732–96). A brilliant autodidact who would become the first director of the United States Mint, Rittenhouse was a pivotal figure of the cultural scene in Colonial Philadelphia. This publication expands the body of knowledge surrounding Rittenhouse and his brother Benjamin, as well as the era in which they lived. His masterful clocks are the principal subject matter, but the book also addresses Rittenhouse’s broader works, such as orreries, telescopes, surveying compasses, and other scientific equipment. These objects are all lushly illustrated with new photography, including rarely seen pieces in private collections. Providing a more complete and accurate view of Rittenhouse’s genius, this volume highlights the breadth of his talent and importance to both science and art in early America.
 
Distributed for the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library

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Donald L. Fennimore, curator emeritus, served as metalwork specialist at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware for 34 years. Frank L. Hohmann, a retired Wall Street executive, is a collector of eighteenth-century furniture, with a concentration on brass dial clocks.


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Editorial
Yale University Press
Año de publicación
2023
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
0300272952
ISBN 13 
9780300272956
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Tapa dura
Número de páginas
272
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