Brearley, Harry Chase, 1870-1940, Ingersoll, Robt. H., & Bro · New York : Pub. by Doubleday, Page & Co. for Robert H. Ingersol & Bros. · leaf 83
dra and thiswas about 140 B. C. Clepsydrae were expen-sive of course; accuratemechanical work wasnever cheap until moderntimes. Cunning crafts-men spent their time up-on costly decorations, and these water-clocks becametriumphs of the jewelers art, a gift for kings. Therefore,like the sun-dial,… … -6549* Telling Time by the Water-Thief marble, gleaming whiteunder the bright Italiansun, the streets throngedwith men in tunics andtogas and here and theresome person of import-ance driving by, standingerect in his chariot drawnby four horses harnessedabreast. And statueseverywhere, in the…
Time measurements · Clocks and watches
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