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    A History of Time: A Chronicle of Calendars, Clocks and Time Zones
    A History of Time: A Chronicle of Calendars, Clocks and Time Zones
    A History of Time: A Chronicle of Calendars, Clocks and Time Zones
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    A History of Time: A Chronicle of Calendars, Clocks and Time Zones

    Written by Paul Wonning

    Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G

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    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

    Discover the fascinating history of time, clocks, calendars and time zones. Readers can learn about the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Mayan calendars as well as timekeeping devices like sundials and hourglasses. A History of Time reveals the journal of the development of how humans keep track of time, including daylight saving time.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMossy Feet Books
    Release dateNov 1, 2023
    ISBN9798868764011
    A History of Time: A Chronicle of Calendars, Clocks and Time Zones

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