Publisher's Synopsis
Clock and Watch Work is a comprehensive guide to the mechanics of timepieces, written by Edmund Beckett and first published in 1855. The book draws heavily from the eighth edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, incorporating all of the latest improvements and advancements in clock and watch technology. Beckett covers everything from the basic principles of timekeeping to the intricate workings of complex mechanisms, providing detailed diagrams and explanations throughout. Clock and Watch Work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of timepieces, and remains a valuable reference for horologists and clockmakers to this day.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.
