Copy of observations on the magnetic powers of the sewing needle, by Capt. Wemyss, of the 11th Regiment. London, printed 1790. Together with remarks upon these observations, by an inhabitant of Glasgow..
Wemyss, James,Captain.
Inhabitant of Glasgow.
Glasgow, : [s.n.],
printed 1791..
Second leaf bears title page to original work: Observations on the magnetic powers of the sewing needle, applied as a succedaneum for the mariner's compass, in time of need. In a letter from Capt. Wemyss, of the 11th Regiment, to Capt. Inglefield, of the Royal Navy, late commander of His Majesty's ship, the Centaur. London, Printed by T. Rickaby. 1790.
The "Remarks upon the above observations, by an inhabitant of Glasgow." begin on page [10] and dispute the originality of Wemyss' observations.
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Wemyss, James, Captain.
Magnetism