Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail

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Author	: A. R. T. Jonkers
Publisher	: JHU Press
Total Pages	: 328
Release	: 2003-05-21
ISBN-10	: 0801871328
ISBN-13	: 9780801871320
Rating	: 4/5 (28 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail by : A. R. T. Jonkers

Book excerpt: Jonkers explores these early efforts both for what they reveal about the history of science and navigation and as a unique record of the actual changes in the Earth's magnetic field. The result, a combination of science and history, will appeal to a broad audience of specialists as well as general readers."--BOOK JACKET.

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