Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-06-04 Public domain in the USA. 183 Benson, James W., active 1857-1887 08029532 Time and Time-Tellers Produced by Chris Curnow, Mark Young and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Time and Time-Tellers" by James W. Benson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the concept of time and the development of various time-telling devices throughout history, highlighting the significance of horology in human culture. Through a detailed examination of different time measurement instruments, the book elucidates the evolution of clocks and watches, emphasizing their technological advancements and cultural importance. The opening of the text presents an exploration of the multifaceted nature of time, describing how humanity's understanding of it is inherently limited. It reflects philosophically on the past, present, and future, emphasizing the subjective experience of time and its relentless passage. The author discusses various metaphors related to time, portraying it as both a treasured asset and an elusive concept. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper dive into the technology of timekeeping and the historical context surrounding it, engaging the reader with thoughtful reflections on time's impact on human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45883/45883-h/images/coverpage.jpg Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Clocks and watches TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 301731 2025-07-18T13:18:33.959666 text/html 276381 2024-10-24T07:45:26 text/html 4266019 2025-07-18T13:18:43.665595 application/epub+zip 4268422 2025-07-18T13:18:37.221585 application/epub+zip 169286 2025-07-18T13:18:34.629616 application/epub+zip 3504025 2025-07-18T13:18:47.083554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3476099 2025-07-18T13:18:41.097602 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233598 2022-09-20T21:07:14.766716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250658 2025-07-18T13:18:33.180671 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250294 2024-11-28T06:25:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16865 2025-07-18T13:18:47.334626 application/rdf+xml 15276 2025-07-18T13:18:34.708616 image/jpeg 2280 2025-07-18T13:18:34.669640 image/jpeg 4524424 2025-07-18T13:18:34.152669 application/octet-stream application/zip