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Practical information on the deviation of the compass : for the use of masters and mates of iron ships /

Towson, John Thomas, 1804-1881.

Publication date

January 1882

Publisher

London : J.D. Potter,

Abstract

Bound with: Remarks on magnetism and local attraction / by R.B. Forbes.Mode of access: Internet

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