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Published between 1839 and 1852, this two-volume work records the contribution of William Scoresby (1789–1857) to magnetic science, a field he considered one of 'grandeur'. The result of laborious investigations into magnetism and (with James Prescott Joule) electromagnetism, Scoresby's work was particularly concerned with improving the accuracy of ships' compasses. A whaler, scientist and clergyman, he epitomised the contribution which could be made to exploration and science by provincial merchant mariners - men often less celebrated than their counterparts in the Royal Navy or in metropolitan learned societies. In addition to his pioneering work on magnetic science, Scoresby furthered knowledge of Arctic meteorology, oceanography and geography. Volume 1 considers the magnetism of steel and suggests ways to determine its quality and hardness.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Chemistry Analytical chemistry

• Full title: Magnetical Investigations
• Author: William Scoresby
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 390
• EAN: 9781108052627
• ISBN: 1108052622
• ID: 02058539
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 500 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 22 mm
• Date of publishing: 12. July 2012

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