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Various |
| Editor |
Youmans, William Jay, 1838-1901 |
| Title |
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, November 1898
Volume 54, November 1898
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Marc-André Seekamp, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.)
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| Summary |
"Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, November 1898" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume encompasses a range of articles and discussions around various scientific topics such as anthropology, social evolution, fiber industries, and ecological observations. It aims to disseminate scientific knowledge and insights to a popular audience, reflecting the interests and scholarly debates of its time. The opening of this issue presents a thought-provoking article titled "Was Middle America Peopled from Asia?" by Professor Edward S. Morse. In this piece, Morse delves into the scholarly debate surrounding the origin of Central American cultures, noting various theories that suggest a potential Asiatic influence on the indigenous civilizations. He discusses the findings and arguments of notable anthropologists and historians, highlighting the complexities involved in tracing cultural connections across continents and questioning the validity of assumptions regarding ancient migrations. The content sets the stage for deeper exploration into topics of human history and migration, reflecting on both physical and cultural exchanges that shaped societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Technology -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43957 |
| Release Date |
Oct 15, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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