Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail
| Author | : A. R. T. Jonkers |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2003-05-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801871328 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801871320 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (320 Downloads) |
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.