Tables of ancient coins, weights and measures, explain'd and exemplify'd in several dissertations (1727)
Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735, Arbuthnot, Charles, d. 1731 · London : Printed for J. Tonson · leaf 298
dftone the Mariners Stone, as the prin-cipal inftrument for fleering their Courfe. That an iron Needlebeing touchd with this Loadftone turns towards the Pole-Star, fothat Mariners in the darkeft night by the help of a Candle, ha-ving fitted their Compafs, can judge of their Courfe. There is… … O o 282 Tables of Ancient Coinsy
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