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Magnetism - Early works to 1800

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    Experimental magnetism , or, the truth of Mr. Mason's discoveries, in that branch of natural philosophy, That there can be no such Thing in Nature, as an Internal Central Loadstone, proved and ascertained, by the Rev. Temple Henry Croker, A. M. of Christ Church, Oxon: Reader of the Temple Church, and Chaplain to the Earl of Hillsborough.

    Croker, Temple Henry, 1729 or 30-1790?. | Date: 1761
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    On electricity; with occasional observations on magnetism . Pointing out the inconsistency and fallacy of the doctrine of positive and negative electricity: and investigating and explaining the true principles, composition, and properties of electric atmospheres. By E. Peart, M.D. and corresponding Member of the Medical Society of London.

    Peart, E (Edward), 1756?-1824. | Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
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    The description and use of the sensitive fish, sold by W. and S. Jones, opticians, No. 135, Holborn, London

    W. and S. Jones (Mathematical Instrument Makers) | Date: 1800?]
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