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... Early domestic clocks had only one hand , but in the 16th and the early 17th century a few minute hands appeared . They were , however , hardly justified by the accuracy of the clocks , which erred by at least a quarter hour a day ...
... Early domestic clocks had only one hand , but in the 16th and the early 17th century a few minute hands appeared . They were , however , hardly justified by the accuracy of the clocks , which erred by at least a quarter hour a day ...
Page 199
... Early pieces were impressed with a die only on one side ; the reverse side was blank . Early motifs were predominantly animals , notably the stag , lion , and turtle . The silver coinages of Aegina , Corinth , Chal- cis , and Eretria ...
... Early pieces were impressed with a die only on one side ; the reverse side was blank . Early motifs were predominantly animals , notably the stag , lion , and turtle . The silver coinages of Aegina , Corinth , Chal- cis , and Eretria ...
Page 493
... early computer called WHIRLWIND . The latter invented the magnetic - core memory and developed many computer circuits . Another very significant development was the so - called B - tube or index register invented by Tom Kilburn at the ...
... early computer called WHIRLWIND . The latter invented the magnetic - core memory and developed many computer circuits . Another very significant development was the so - called B - tube or index register invented by Tom Kilburn at the ...
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| Title | The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7 The Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Incorporated, ISBN 0717201252, 9780717201259 |
| Contributor | Grolier Incorporated |
| Publisher | Grolier, 1994 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 28 Nov 2006 |
| ISBN | 0717201252, 9780717201259 |
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