The New Attractive: Showing The Nature, Property, And Manifold Virtues Of The Loadstone is a book written by Robert Norman and originally published in 1720. The book is a comprehensive guide to the properties and virtues of the loadstone, also known as a magnet.Norman begins by describing the nature of the loadstone, explaining its magnetic properties and how it attracts iron and other metals. He then goes on to discuss the various uses of the loadstone,...