Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail

Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 0801871328
ISBN-13 : 9780801871320
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Book Synopsis Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail by : A. R. T. Jonkers

Download or read book Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail written by A. R. T. Jonkers and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003-05-21 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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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