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Latitude & the Magnetic Earth

Pumbrey, Stephen
ISBN:
9781840462906
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Unfolding the drama of Gilbert's discoveries, this book climaxes with an exploration of geomagnetism, via the story of the logitude schemes so crucial today's seafarers.

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