02491cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324501510014626400510029730000470034833600260039533700260042133800360044750000310048350801010051452014250061553400450204065300440208585600430212999900170217212694UtSlPG20260610133312.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aJerome, Chauncey,d1793-186810aHistory of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome :bBarnum's Connection with the Yankee Clock Business 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aE-text prepared by Robert Shimmin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome" written by Chauncey Jerome is a historical account likely composed during the late 19th century. The book recounts the evolution of clock manufacturing in the United States, particularly in Connecticut, through the lens of Jerome's own life and experiences in the industry. It is characterized by a personal narrative that intertwines his professional achievements and the significant changes in clock-making technology and practices over six decades.  The opening of the book sets the stage with a preface where Jerome establishes his authority as a long-time participant in the clock-making business and reflects on the dramatic transformation the industry has undergone from manual wooden clocks to mechanized brass timepieces. Jerome shares poignant anecdotes from his early life, including the struggles of his family, his first experiences in clock production, and the profound impact of events like the Great Eclipse on his youth. The chapter outlines his formative years, detailing his transition from farm work to clock-making and introduces notable figures, such as Eli Terry, who significantly influenced the clock industry. The opening serves as a foundation for Jerome's detailed account of his personal and professional journey within an evolving American industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aClock and watch making -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12694  c54112d54112