This early works is a fascinating look at the life of William Gilbert, who, founded the theory of the Mariner's compass by his brilliant discovery of the magnetism of the globe. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. | Gilbert of Colchester - An Elizabethan Magnetizer by Silvanus Phillips Thompson, Paperback | Indigo Chapters