Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail

Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail

Author: A. R. T. Jonkers

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2003-05-21

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780801871320

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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.