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100 1 _aJerome, Chauncey,
_d1793-1868
245 1 0 _aHistory of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome :
_bBarnum's Connection with the Yankee Clock Business
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Robert Shimmin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClock and watch making -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12694
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