An essay on magnetic attractions, and on the laws of terrestrial and electro magnetism : comprising a popular course of curious and interesting experiments on the latter subject, and an easy experimental method of correcting the local attraction of vessels on the compass in all parts of the world : with an appendix, containing the results of experiments made on ship board from latitude 61o S. to latitude 80o N. / by Peter Barlow.

  • Barlow, Peter, 1776-1862.
Date:
1824
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Credit: An essay on magnetic attractions, and on the laws of terrestrial and electro magnetism : comprising a popular course of curious and interesting experiments on the latter subject, and an easy experimental method of correcting the local attraction of vessels on the compass in all parts of the world : with an appendix, containing the results of experiments made on ship board from latitude 61o S. to latitude 80o N. / by Peter Barlow. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by University of Bristol Library. The original may be consulted at University of Bristol Library.

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    TO DAVIES GILBERT, ESQ. M.P. F.R.S. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF LONGITUDE, s,-c. 4f. cVf. Sir, The great interest you take in all useful scientific pursuits, and particularly in those connected with Nautical Science, has made me solicitous of the honour of presenting to you this new edition of my Essay on Magnetic Attrac- tions. And I am willing to hope, that however defective the work may be in its execution, you will at least approve of its design, and deem it not unworthy of your acceptance. I have the honour to be. Sir, With great respect and esteem. Your very obedient and humble Servant, nnyal Military Acadenuf, THE AUTHOR Oct. 22, 1822.