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The Letter Of Petrus Peregrinus On The Magnet, A.D. 1269 (1904)

The Letter Of Petrus Peregrinus On The Magnet, A.D. 1269 (1904)

Peregrinus, Petrus
Arnold, Brother
Potamian, Brother

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ISBN10: 1163958735
ISBN13: 9781163958735
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Letter of Petrus Peregrinus on the Magnet, A.D. 1269 is a historical document written by Petrus Peregrinus in the year 1269. This book is a translation of the original Latin text and was published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of the experiments and observations that Peregrinus made on the properties of magnets. The author was a French scholar and engineer who was interested in the study of magnets and their behavior. The letter is addressed to a fellow scholar and describes the various experiments that Peregrinus conducted in order to understand the nature of magnets.The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of magnetism. Peregrinus begins by describing the properties of magnets and how they attract iron. He then goes on to explain the different types of magnets and their behavior. He also discusses the use of magnets in navigation and the construction of compasses.Peregrinus' letter is considered to be one of the most important works on magnetism from the medieval period. It is a valuable resource for historians and scientists who are interested in the history of science and technology. The book is also of interest to anyone who is interested in the study of magnets and their properties.Overall, The Letter of Petrus Peregrinus on the Magnet, A.D. 1269 is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the study of magnetism in the medieval period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.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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