Derek J. de Solla Price's On the Origin of Mechanical Clocks, Movements, and the Compass covers a fascinating journey of research into the history of technology and science. In his book, the author examines the history of the development of watches, the origin of moving mechanisms and the invention of the compass, revealing to the reader important information about their appearance and influence on the development of technology in different eras. The book is a fascinating source of knowledge for those interested in the history of technology and science.