History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome
Barnum's Connection with the Yankee Clock BusinessBy Chauncey Jerome
Length2h 28m
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In "History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome," the author presents a rich tapestry of the American clock manufacturing industry intertwined with his own life story. Jerome employs a narrative style that intricately blends autobiography with industry history, meticulously detailing technological advancements, entrepreneurial challenges, and the socio-economic milieu of the 19th century. The book serves as both a chronicle of the clock business and a personal memoir, placing Jerome in the broader context of American industrial growth and labor history. Chauncey Jerome, a prominent figure in American horology, leveraged his firsthand experiences to articulate the struggles and triumphs faced by clockmakers. Born in 1793, Jerome weathered the early years of American industrialization and was pivotal in popularizing mass production techniques within the clock industry. His insights stem not only from personal ambition but also from a desire to document an era that shaped American craftsmanship and commercial enterprise. This book is a must-read for those interested in American history, industrialization, and the evolution of craftsmanship. Readers will appreciate Jerome's candid reflections and the significant yet often overlooked narrative of an industry that helped define an age. His work provides invaluable lessons on entrepreneurship, innovation, and resilience, making it essential for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length2 hrs 28 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9CHAPTER VI.: OPERATIONS OF FRANK MERRILLS—A SAD HISTORY.—BUSINESS TROUBLES, ETC.
2AMERICAN CLOCK MAKING.
10CHAPTER VII.: REMOVAL TO NEW HAVEN.—FACTORY AT BRISTOL DESTROYED BY FIRE.—OTHER TROUBLES, ETC.
3LIFE OF CHAUNCEY JEROME.
11CHAPTER X.: BARNUM'S CONNECTION WITH THE JEROME CLOCK CO.—CAUSES AND RESULTS OF ITS FAILURE.
4CHAPTER I.: EARLY DAYS.—LEAVING HOME.—BOUND OUT.—FARMING.—CARPENTER.—SOLDIER.—CLOCK MAKING.
12CHAPTER XI.: EFFECTS OF THE FAILURE ON MYSELF—REMOVAL TO WATERBURY AND ANSONIA—UNFORTUNATE BUSINESS CONNECTIONS.
5CHAPTER II.: PROGRESS OF CLOCK MAKING.—IMPROVEMENTS BY ELI TERRY AND OTHERS.—SHELF CLOCK.
13CHAPTER XIII.: THE WOOSTER PLACE CHURCH.—GROWTH OF THE DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS IN NEW HAVEN.
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6CHAPTER III.: PERSONAL HISTORY CONTINUED.—COMMENCING BUSINESS.—SALE TO A SOUTHERNER.—REMOVAL TO BRISTOL.—FIRST SERIOUS LOSS.
14CHAPTER XIV.: NEW HAVEN AS A BUSINESS PLACE—GROWTH—EXTENSIVE MANUFACTORIES, ETC.
7CHAPTER IV.: THE BRONZE LOOKING GLASS CLOCK.—CHURCH AT BRISTOL.—PANIC OF 1837.— CLOCKS AT THE SOUTH.—THE ONE DAY BRASS CLOCK.
15APPENDIX.: GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR KEEPING CLOCKS IN ORDER.
8CHAPTER V.: SUCCESS OF THE NEW INVENTION.—INTRODUCTION OF CLOCKS IN ENGLAND.—TERRY FAMILY, ETC.
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