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The magnet - A romance

Henry C. Rowland

Publisher: Good Press

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Henry C. Rowland's The Magnet is a clear and engaging scientific exposition of one of the most consequential forces in the natural world. Written in a lucid, didactic style characteristic of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century popular science, the book explains the principles of magnetism, its observable phenomena, and its practical applications with both precision and accessibility. Rowland places the magnet within the broader development of physical science, treating it not as an isolated curiosity but as a gateway to understanding electricity, experimental method, and the hidden order of nature. The work belongs to a period when scientific knowledge was increasingly being communicated to cultivated general readers. Rowland was among America's most distinguished physicists, celebrated for his exacting experimental work and for advancing modern physical science in the United States. His deep commitment to measurement, laboratory rigor, and scientific education strongly informs this book. As a professor and researcher, he sought to make complex physical principles intelligible without sacrificing their intellectual seriousness, and The Magnet reflects that pedagogical mission. This book is especially recommended to readers interested in the history of science, the popularization of physics, and the cultural authority of scientific writing in Rowland's era. It rewards both general readers and scholars seeking a concise but thoughtful introduction to magnetism and its intellectual significance.
Available since: 06/29/2026.
Print length: 160 pages.

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