From the Vault: The Invention of the Odometer
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Invention and Applications of the Odometer in Ancient Times
This chapter explores the invention and applications of the odometer in ancient times, discussing the differences in descriptions between Vitruvius and Hero, the debate on mechanical odometers versus human pacers, the use of odometers by ancient bemitists, the accuracy of travel distance estimates, and the presence of odometers in Chinese civilization.
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