This vintage book contains a detailed description of a clock allegedly
powered by perpetual motion, complete with diagrams, explanations, and
photographs. Although true perpetual motion is still considered
impossible, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the
various historical attempts to bring the concept to fruition. Contents
include: "Dream of Ages Realised", "Perpetual Force", "A Practical
Invention", "A Truly Wonderful Invention", "What Does Perpetual Motion
Mean?", "Napoleon's Fatal Error", "Flying Machines Everywhere",
"America! Land of Opportunities", "Stimulus to Inventive Genius",
"Perpetual Motion, the Study of Ages", "When Nature is Ready", et
cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and
expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern
edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the
history of clocks and watches. First published in 1911.