The Letter of Petrus Peregrinus on the Magnet, A.D. 1269 by Pierre
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About this eBook
| Author | Pierre, de Maricourt, active 13th century |
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| Translator | Arnold, Brother, 1868- |
| LoC No. | 04031076 |
| Title | The Letter of Petrus Peregrinus on the Magnet, A.D. 1269 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Letter of Petrus Peregrinus on the Magnet, A.D. 1269" by Pierre is a scientific publication written during the late 13th century. This work discusses the properties of magnets, particularly focusing on the lodestone, and serves as a foundational document in the early field of magnetism. Situated in a time when the scientific exploration of natural phenomena was just beginning to flourish, this text records pioneering observations and experiments related to magnetism. The letter is written as a correspondence addressed to Sigerus de Foucaucourt, wherein Peregrinus describes his experiments with lodestones and outlines their properties in a systematic manner. He famously articulates principles such as the behavior of magnetic poles, their attraction and repulsion, and how a magnetized needle can be used to determine direction. The work is divided into two main sections: the first focuses on the characteristics of lodestones and magnetic fields, while the second presents an ambitious exploration of constructing a perpetual motion device using magnetic principles. Overall, Peregrinus stands out as an influential figure in the history of physics, merging theoretical inquiry with practical experimentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Magnetism -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50524 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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