Gilbert, Of Colchester: An Elizabethan Magnetizer (1891)
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ISBN10: 110417300X
ISBN13: 9781104173005
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104173005
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gilbert, Of Colchester: An Elizabethan Magnetizer is a book written by Silvanus Phillips Thompson and published in 1891. The book tells the story of William Gilbert, a physician and natural philosopher who lived in the Elizabethan era. Gilbert is best known for his work on magnetism and electricity, and he was the first person to use the term electricity in English. The book explores Gilbert's life and work, including his experiments with magnets and his theories about the nature of magnetism. It also delves into the political and social context of the Elizabethan era, providing a rich historical backdrop for Gilbert's achievements. Thompson's writing is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and general readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including Gilbert's own writings, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this fascinating figure from history. Overall, Gilbert, Of Colchester: An Elizabethan Magnetizer is an informative and engaging book that sheds light on an important figure in the history of science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of magnetism, electricity, or the Elizabethan era more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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