beryl, electrick properties of, [48].

Bessardus (Toussaincte de Bessard), [5], [116], [153].

Blondus, Flavius, the historian, [4].

Borough, William, his book on the Variation of the Compass, [8].

Borrholybicum (North-north-west), [160].

Brahe, Tycho, [174], [229].

Brandoe, the island of, [181].

Brasavolus, Antonius Musa, [2].

Bristolla, or Bristol gem, [48].

burnt clay, magnetick properties of, [26], [43].