Published between 1839 and 1852, this two-volume work records the contribution of William Scoresby (1789–1857) to magnetic science, a field he considered one of 'grandeur'. The result of laborious investigations into magnetism and (with James Prescott Joule) electromagnetism, Scoresby's work was particularly concerned with improving the accuracy of ships' compasses. A whaler, scientist and clergyman, he epitomised the contribution which could be made to exploration and science by provincial merchant mariners - men often less celebrated than their counterparts in the Royal Navy or in metropolitan learned societies. In addition to his pioneering work on magnetic science, Scoresby furthered knowledge of Arctic meteorology, oceanography and geography. Volume 2 records Scoresby's investigations into the problem of navigating on iron-built ships, the section on shipwrecks proving just how pressing this was.
By:
William Scoresby
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 2
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781108052634
ISBN 10: 1108052630
Series: Magnetical Investigations 2 Volume Set
Pages: 470
Publication Date: 12 July 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part III: 1. General view of magnetical phenomena; 2. On the action of terrestrial magnetism on iron and steel of various kinds; 3. On the effects of percussion, bending, friction and other mechanical action; 4. On the development of magnetical properties; 5. Indications, explanatory of certain peculiar magnetic phenomena; 6. On the application of principles affecting the magnetical condition of iron; Part IV: 1. On the general disturbing influence of the iron in ships on the action of the compass; 2. On the effects of percussion on heavy plates of rolled iron; 3. On the special condition of the magnetisms in iron ships; 4. Experimental researches on the operation of principles effecting changes in the distribution of the magnetisms in iron-built ships; 5. On certain special influences calculated, not improbably, to affect the magnetic distribution; 6. Practical deductions and suggestions; 7. Cases, incidents and examples.
