Title: The triumphal chariot of friction, or, A familiar elucidation of the origin of magnetic attraction &c. &c. /
Authors: Pope, William.; Still, Alfred, 1869-; Balne, Giles, -1838,
Publisher: Printed for the author & sold by him ... & may also be had of every respectable Bookseller,
Year: 1829
Subjects: Geomagnetism; Compass; Magnetic healing
Abstract: Provides a description of the author's "patent dipping needle mariner's compass," together with investigations into the origins of the earth, the theory of tides, the perpetual lamp, and perspective. Reprinted is a series of letters from ships' captains who have used the author's dipping needle with favorable results.