Project Gutenberg 2022-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 134 Miller, George B. Miller, G. B. American Horological Journal, Vol. I, No. 1, July 1869: Devoted to Pratical Horology $aUnited States :$bG. B. Miller,$c1873. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "American Horological Journal, Vol. I, No. 1, July 1869" is a scientific publication dedicated to horology, likely written in the mid-19th century. This journal serves as a comprehensive resource for watch and clock-making enthusiasts, detailing various aspects of horology, including advancements in timekeeping technology, the relationship between astronomy and horology, and practical tips for clock-making. Its articles aim to educate readers on both theoretical concepts and practical techniques relevant to the field. The opening portion of the journal introduces the critical relationship between astronomy and horology, emphasizing the need for accurate time measurement based on celestial observations. It discusses the definitions and differences between solar and sidereal time, delves into the importance of precise astronomical measurements for calibrating time, and briefly outlines the evolution of timekeeping standards throughout history. The text aims to lay the groundwork for readers to appreciate the complexities of horology, setting the stage for more in-depth discussions on watch and clock mechanisms, tools, and techniques in the subsequent articles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20210508170350miller 1873 US Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Clocks and watches -- Periodicals TS Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Journals 146897 2025-07-27T04:41:47.616331 text/html 122600 2024-10-18T21:02:39 text/html 281071 2025-07-27T04:41:52.099328 application/epub+zip 280225 2025-07-27T04:41:49.158347 application/epub+zip 280225 2025-07-27T04:41:48.301371 application/epub+zip 930283 2025-07-27T04:41:54.240306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 913023 2025-07-27T04:41:51.484373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 913022 2022-09-30T14:33:48.997789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132212 2025-07-27T04:41:47.415343 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112042 2024-10-18T21:02:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16286 2025-07-27T04:41:54.377287 application/rdf+xml 24783 2025-07-27T04:41:48.642331 image/jpeg 2886 2025-07-27T04:41:48.477308 image/jpeg 914956 2025-07-27T04:41:47.640362 application/octet-stream application/zip 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