Books with title Classic Styles of Grandfather Clocks

This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

This vintage work contains a transcript of the tenth 'Annual Discourse' presented before 'The Maryland Historical Society' on January 25th, 1855. The subject of this discourse is Martin Behaim, who was a mariner, artist, cosmographer, astronomer, philosopher, geographer, and explorer in the service of the King of Portugal. This fascinating account of his life will greatly appeal to those with an interest Behaim and in the history and development of astronomy, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many old works such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this volume is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of astronomy.