A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle. From William Gilbert 'De Magnete', London, 1600

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A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle. From William Gilbert 'De Magnete', London, 1600

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