A Treatise of Artificial Magnets: In which is Shewn an Easy and Expeditious Method of Making Them, Superior to the Best Natural Ones: and Also, a Way of Improving the Natural Ones, and of Changning Or Converting Their Poles. Directions are Likewise Given for Making the Mariner's Needles in the Best Form, and for Touching Them Most Advantageously, &c...J. Bentham, and sold by W. and J. Mount, 1751 - 78 pàgines |
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A Treatise of Artificial Magnets: In which is Shewn an Easy and Expeditious ... John Michell Visualització completa - 1751 |
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