The History of a Lump of Iron: From the Mine to the Magnet (1884)

""The History of a Lump of Iron: From the Mine to the Magnet"" is a book written by Alexander Watt and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the journey of a lump of iron from its extraction in the mine to its final transformation into a magnet. It covers the various processes involved in the production of iron and the different uses of magnets. The author also provides a historical overview of the development of iron and magnetism, including the discoveries of important scientists such as Michael Faraday. The book is an informative and engaging read for those interested in the history of science and technology.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.