Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Sun-Dials Collected by Mrs. Alfred Gatty is a comprehensive collection of sundials from around the world, compiled by H.K.F. Gatty. The book features over 100 illustrations of sundials, along with descriptions and historical information about each one. The sundials featured range from simple designs to elaborate and ornate structures, and include examples from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as more modern designs from Europe and America. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history and science of sundials, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of timekeeping.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.
