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Sir Sandford Fleming (1827-1915) was a man of extraordinary vision. Drawing on Fleming's archive of letters, diaries and reports, this book tells the story of Fleming's greatest achievement -- the creation of a single time standard for the world. In 1878 Fleming's idea was rejected by the British Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, but 6 years later, he had forged a network of engineers, railroad men and astronomers that proved irresistible. World standard time became a reality in 1884 at a conference called by the Pres. of the U.S. The bitter failures and monumental triumphs of Fleming introduce a major new figure in the pantheon of great Victorians, a man who arguably made the most important creation of them all which is still the central regulator of our lives.
| ISBN-13 | 9780756760564 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0756760569 |
| Weight | 0.90 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 1.00 x 8.00 In |
| List Price | $25.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 246 pages |
| Publisher | Diane Pub Co |
| Published On | 2000-10-01 |
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