Unlock the mystery of 18th-century maritime exploration and the race to solve the deadly problem of longitude. Sailors faced chaos, shipwrecks, and even pirate attacks—all without knowing where they truly were. Enter John Harrison, a self-taught clockmaker who challenged the great Isaac Newton and revolutionized navigation with his groundbreaking marine timepiece.

But his journey was anything but smooth. Rivalries, skepticism, and innovation collided in a battle that reshaped history. What was the strange connection between floating fireworks and celestial navigation? And how did a carpenter outwit the era's brightest minds?

Dive into this gripping tale of ingenuity and perseverance—you won't believe how it ends.

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