The nevve, attractive : 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.

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Author / Creator:	Norman, Robert, active 1590.
Imprint:	London : Printed by T. C[reede] for Iohn Tappe, and are to be sold at his shop at S: Magnus corner, 1614.
Description:	1 online resource ([192] p. :) ill.
Language:	English
Subject:	Geomagnetism -- Early works to 1800. Nautical astronomy -- Early works to 1800. Compass -- Early works to 1800. Compass. Geomagnetism. Nautical astronomy. Early works.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11836239

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Varying Form of Title:	Newe, attractive Discourse of the variation of the compasse, or magneticall needle Canon of triangles
Other uniform titles:	Discovrse of the variation of the compasse, or magneticall needle.
Other authors / contributors:	Borough, William, 1536-1599.
Notes:	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 ² 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. STC (2nd ed.) 18652

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