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  • Astronomy: a diagram showing how to determine latitude. Coloured engraving by J. Emslie, 1851, after himself.
  • Astronomy: a diagram showing how to determine latitude. Coloured engraving by J. Emslie, 1851, after himself.
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    Latitude & the magnetic earth : the true story of Queen Elizabeth's most distinguished man of science / Stephen Pumfrey.

    Pumfrey, Stephen. | Date: 2001
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    A treatise on the various lengths of the days, nights and twilights : with tables of latitude and longitude of the most eminent towns, harbours, headlands, and islands in the world ... / by Richard Mihill.

    Mihill, Richard. | Date: 1755
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    Astronomy: a diagram showing how to determine latitude. Coloured engraving by J. Emslie, 1851, after himself.

    Emslie, John, 1813-1875. | Date: 1851 | Reference: 46555i
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