All in Good Time is the remarkable story of George Daniels; the master mechanic; who was born into poverty but raised himself to become the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century. Daniels stood alone in modern times as the inventor of the revolutionary co-axial escapement; the first substantial advance in portable mechanical timekeeping over the lever escapement; which had dominated ever since its invention in 1759. Danielsrsquo;s love of mechanics embraced not only the minute; however - he was also a passionate collector and driver of historic motorcars. This revised and updated autobiography allows the reader to witness the triumph of intelligence; ingenuity; matchless skill and singularity of purpose over the most unpromising of beginnings
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful book of art!By D.BirkThe Strokes of Genius books are among some of the very best books of art I have ever seen. This one; Exploring Line; is no slouch in that department. The contributors are talented; imaginative artists who dont do drawings...they do AMAZING drawings full of imagination and beauty. The book is divided into sections...portraits; scapes; still life; figures; and animals. None of these sections have a "standard" or typical presentation of the subject; because the artists have given each drawing such life; such depth and imagination; that you find yourself lost in the pages.I highly recommend any of the Strokes of Genius books; but I think this one might be my favorite.If youre the type who learns by closely looking at a piece of art; by studying the "hand" of the artist in that work; you will love this book. Its not a "how to" book. Its a beautiful book of art.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This series is an excellent source for all drawing.By bird artistThis series constantly inspires me to try new aims in my drawing. I love seeing what other pencil artists are doing. Although the 4th book has a bit more abstract works than I (a realist) would prefer; I know they cant be directed exactly at what I like. Overall its the best art series I have in my collection.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Strokes Of Genius--4--CritiqueBy Paul MeliaA wonderful book----well designed----great Art-work---and i am honored to be in it---Northlight offers artists of all stripes excellent venues for their work!---and thanks to for offering values like this to the public---take a bow.Paul Melia/artist-----Jan; 2014