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Various |
| Title |
Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Olaf Voss, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Charles
Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883" by Various is a scientific publication produced during the late 19th century. This volume is a compilation of various articles and papers concerning advancements across multiple fields, including chemistry, engineering, technology, electricity, astronomy, and archaeology. It likely aims to inform readers of the latest scientific discoveries and innovations from a time when industrialization and scientific exploration were rapidly evolving. At the start of this supplement, the reader is presented with a table of contents that outlines diverse topics ranging from the properties of silver bromide and steel manganese to the intricate mechanisms of modern machinery like traction engines and saw mills. The opening articles delve into the application of new scientific methods and technologies, such as the heat regenerative system in gas retorts and innovative approaches in agricultural practices. Through these contributions, the supplement encapsulates the rich tapestry of scientific inquiry and practical ingenuity that characterized its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
T: Technology
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8718 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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