Harrison's achievements were finally recognized in his later years from "summary" of Longitude by Dava Sobel
In his later years, John Harrison's remarkable achievements in solving the longitude problem were finally acknowledged by the scientific community. Despite facing skepticism and criticism for many years, Harrison's dedication and perseverance eventually paid off as his revolutionary timekeeping devices were proven to be accurate and reliable. Harrison's journey towards recognition was not an easy one. His innovative marine chronometers faced numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. However, his unwavering belief in the accuracy of his inventions drove him to continue refining and perfecting his designs, eventually leading to their widespread acceptance and adoption. Harrison's breakthrough in solving the longitude problem revolutionized navigation at sea and had a profound impact on maritime exploration and trade. His chronometers provided sailors with a reliable method o...
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