Hi Louise,

Yes, his contribution to mapping cannot be understated. Dava Sobel's Longitude is one of my favorite books!

Best, Salim

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Hello all,

 

Today Google celebrates the birthday of John Harrison, an English woodworker turned clockmaker, whose timepieces enabled sailors to accurately calculate their longitude.  Read on and learn about his amazing innovations!

 

Louise

 

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