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Time telling through the ages (1919)

Brearley, Harry Chase, 1870-, Ingersoll, Robt. H., & Bro · New York, Pub. by Doubleday, Page & Co. for Robert H. Ingersol & Bros. · leaf 360

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record as to its maker.Canterbury—This was the third ofthe large clocks in England. It was con-structed in 1292. Charlemagnes—In 807 the King ofPersia sent Charlemagne a bronze waterclock inlaid with gold. The dial consistedof twelve small doors representing thehours. Each door opened at the hour… … ~&26l§- Appendix E

Time measurements · Clocks and watches

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