Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884" by Various is a scientific publication produced during the late 19th century. This edition features a range of articles and papers focusing on topics such as chemistry, engineering, electricity, archaeology, medicine, and metallurgy, reflecting the scientific advancements and industrial developments of the era. The supplement highlights notable discoveries and innovations, including the electric railway between Frankfort and Offenbach, the thermal properties of the solar surface, and the amalgamation processes for silver ores. The opening of this supplement presents a broad overview of its contents, beginning with discussions on various scientific innovations. It covers the operational principles of electric railways, detailing the mechanisms involved in modern locomotive practices. The text also addresses significant inquiries in medicine, such as cholera, and reveals the interesting chemical nature of materials like starch and platinum. Overall, the supplement encapsulates the promise and challenges of the scientific field at the time, as well as the contributions of prominent figures and inventors in the advancement of technology and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11647 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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