Publisher's Synopsis
McDuffie's Discovery of the Natural Causes for the Variations of the Magnetic Needle of the Compass is a historical book written by William Anderson Guthrie in 1910. The book discusses the discovery made by Captain Andrew McDuffie, a Scottish navigator, regarding the natural causes for the variations of the magnetic needle of the compass. The book provides an in-depth account of McDuffie's discovery and its significance in the field of navigation. It also explores the history of the compass and the various attempts made by scientists and navigators to explain its variations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation and the development of the compass. It is written in the English language and is suitable for readers of all ages.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.
