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MAGNETISM IBD

NABU PRESS
08 / 2011
9781175237767
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Sinopsis

'Magnetism: Its General Principles And Special Application To Ships And Compasses' is a comprehensive treatise on the principles of magnetism and its practical applications, particularly in the context of nautical navigation. Authored by experts from the United States Bureau of Navigation (Navy Dept.) and prominent scientists such as Sir William Snow Harris, William Scoresby, and Squire Thornton Stratford Lecky, this book delves into the intricacies of magnetism and its crucial role in ensuring accurate ship navigation. The book provides a detailed exploration of magnetic phenomena, compass technology, and methods for correcting magnetic deviations on ships. It serves as an invaluable resource for naval officers, navigators, and anyone interested in the scientific underpinnings of maritime travel. With its clear explanations and practical insights, 'Magnetism' remains a significant contribution to the literature on navigation and naval science, offering enduring relevance to both historical and contemporary readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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