William Gilbert of Colchester, Physician of London. On the Loadstone and Magnetic Bodies, and on the Great Magnet the Earth. A new Physiology, Demonstrated With Many Arguments and Experiments ... A Translation by P. Fleury Mottelay ..

This is a translation of William Gilbert's groundbreaking work, "De Magnete, Magneticisque Corporibus, et de Magno Magnete Tellure; Physiologia Nova, Plurimis Argumentis & Experimentis Demonstrata," originally published in 1600. Translated by P. Fleury Mottelay, this edition makes Gilbert's pivotal research accessible to a wider audience. "On the Loadstone and Magnetic Bodies, and on the Great Magnet the Earth" presents Gilbert's revolutionary ideas about magnetism and electricity, establishing him as one of the founders of modern science. Through meticulous experiments and observations, Gilbert demonstrated that the Earth itself is a giant magnet, a concept that challenged prevailing scientific thought and paved the way for future discoveries in physics and astronomy. This volume offers invaluable insights into the history of science, the development of experimental methods, and the intellectual climate of the early modern period. It remains a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of physics, the scientific revolution, and the life and work of William Gilbert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.