Sea Clocks The story of longitude Author:louise borden Louise Borden has explained the problem of longitude--and surprising solution--in children"s terms. Thanks to this fine book, John Harrison and his miraculous timekeepers will now inspire the dreams of young readers. Erik Blegvad"s sensitive, warm-hearted illustrations evoke all the creativity of Harrison's workshop and the perils of life aboar... more »d ship in the eighteenth century. The Board of Longitude never looked so good.
-David Sobel, award-winning author of the best-seller "Longitude"« less