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Record Nr.

UNISA996385465703316

Autore

Norman Robert <fl. 1590.>

Titolo

The nevve, attractive [[electronic resource] ] : shewing the nature, propertie, and manifold vertues of the loadstone, with the declination of the needle, touched therewith, vnder the plaine of the horizon. Found out and discouered by Ro: Norman. With the application thereof, for finding the true variation of the compas: as also diuers profitable rules and instruments, for the more perfection and exactnes in the art of nauigation. By maister W: Burrowes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by T. C[reede] for Iohn Tappe, and are to be sold at his shop at S : Magnus corner, 1614

Descrizione fisica

[192] p. : ill

Altri autori (Persone)

BoroughWilliam <1536-1599.>

Soggetti

Geomagnetism

Nautical astronomy

Compass

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

W.B. = William Borough.

In three parts. Part 2 has continuous register and separate dated title page reading: "A discourse of the variation of the compasse, or magneticall needle. Wherein is mathematically shewed, the manner of the obseruation, effects, and application thereof: Made by W.B. And is to be annexed to the Newe Attractiue, of R.N." Part 3, "A canon of triangles", has a separate divisional title page and separate register.

Signatures: A⁴ B-F G⁴ H²  Â² A-L⁴ M² .

Preceded on film by title page only of: Cortes, Martin. The arte of navigation, 1615 (STC 5805).

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0018