What inspired the author to focus on John Harrison's story amidst other scientific breakthroughs?
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What inspired the author to focus on John Harrison's story amidst other scientific breakthroughs?
Did anyone else feel a sense of tension watching Harrison's slow progress towards solving the longitude problem?
How did Sobel decide to balance technical detail with storytelling to keep it engaging?