David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks
by Donald L. Fennimore and Frank L. Hohman
PRE-ORDER YOUR BOOK NOW
Planning to attend Don Fennimore's lecture “As Good a Clock as was Ever Made: The Clocks of David Rittenhouse” on April 23? Preorder your copy of David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks and we will have it ready and waiting for you at the lecture! As an extra incentive, all pre-orders will get 10% off the list price of $75.
About the book:
American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and inventor David Rittenhouse was a key figure in colonial Pennsylvania. A native of Montgomery County, Rittenhouse was essentially self taught and got his start by age 19 making clocks. He taught his youngest brother, Benjamin, the clockmaking trade and oversaw his apprenticeship. Rittenhouse went on to make many highly-prized and innovative mathematical and astronomical instruments.
This book showcases the range and scope of both his skill and impact on art and science in colonial America. Historic Trappe is fortunate to own a clock made by Benjamin Rittenhouse, which is featured in the book and on display in the dining room of the Muhlenberg House.
About the Lecture:
Join Don Fennimore, curator emeritus at Winterthur Museum, for a presentation on David Rittenhouse’s life, scientific accomplishments and legacy, with an emphasis on the clocks he made. Get your copy of Don's latest book, David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks. Plus, enjoy a very special pop-up display of several Rittenhouse clock movements and surveying instruments! This lecture is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County.
Everyone is invited and we hope you will join us for this free event at St. Luke's UCC, 200 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426. Light refreshments will be served.
