Publisher's Synopsis
Clock and Watch Work: From the Eighth Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, With All the Latest Improvements (1855) is a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of clocks and watches. Written by Edmund Beckett, this book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various components that make up these timepieces, including gears, springs, escapements, and pendulums. The text also covers the history of clock and watchmaking, as well as the latest advancements in the field at the time of publication. Clock and Watch Work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the mechanics of timekeeping, from amateur horologists to professional watchmakers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
