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In 1714, England's Parliament offered a huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven successful. The scientific establishment -- from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton -- had mapped the heavens in its certainty of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution -- a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land. And the race was on.
Discover the best places to see birds in the Eastern United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the "National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites" takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include:
* Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice
* Detailed directions and 8 easy-to-read area maps
* Descriptions of birds and their behavior
* 193 vivid color photos and illustrations
* "National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites -- Western U.S." also available
Tracing the strange history of UFO sightings in the region, Taryn Plumb presents the stories of sightings or events in each New England state. Many are unexplained sightings of strange objects or lights in the sky; and some tell the tales of alien encounters and even abductions. All will keep you glancing to the night sky, wondering what that was out of the corner of your eye.