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  "id": 17089264,
  "title": "William Gilbert's 1600 book saying Earth is a magnet sells for Rs 58.5 lakh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/william-gilberts-1600-book-saying-earth-is-a-magnet-sells-for-rs-58-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:33:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1600-william-gilbert-argued-that-earth-was-a-giant-magnet-and-coined-the-language-of-electricity-his-book-passed-through-a-historic-library-and-several-auctions-before-selling-for-rs-58-5-lakh-in-2026/articleshow/135322220.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "William Gilbert's pivotal publication, De Magnete, emerged in 1600, marking a significant shift in the exploration of magnetism and electricity. It introduced key terms and experimental approaches that influenced future electrical studies. The concept of Earth as a colossal magnet was groundbreaking. Recently, a first edition fetched $61,440 at a Christie’s auction, highlighting its enduring…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}