Journal Of A Voyage To Australia And Round The World For Magnetical Research (1859)

The Journal of a Voyage to Australia and Round the World for Magnetical Research, written by William Scoresby in 1859, is a detailed account of his journey to Australia and other parts of the world in pursuit of magnetic research. Scoresby was a renowned British scientist and explorer who had a keen interest in the study of magnetism and its effects on the earth.In this book, Scoresby describes his voyage to Australia, which took place in the mid-19th century, and the various stops he made along the way. He provides a detailed account of the places he visited, the people he met, and the scientific experiments he conducted during his travels.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Scoresby's journey. He describes his experiences in Australia, including his interactions with the indigenous people and the various flora and fauna he encountered. He also writes about his travels to other parts of the world, including South America, Africa, and the Arctic.Throughout the book, Scoresby provides insights into the scientific theories and experiments he was conducting, including his observations on the effects of magnetism on the earth's magnetic field. He also discusses the various instruments and equipment he used during his research.Overall, the Journal of a Voyage to Australia and Round the World for Magnetical Research is a fascinating and informative account of one scientist's journey to explore the mysteries of magnetism and the natural world. It provides a unique insight into the scientific discoveries and explorations of the mid-19th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.