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Various |
| Title |
Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Olaf Voss, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Charles
Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881" is a scientific publication compiled by Various authors during the late 19th century. This periodical features diverse topics that focus on advancements and discoveries in fields such as engineering, mechanics, electricity, natural history, and medicine. It illustrates the remarkable industrial and scientific growth of the era, providing readers with insights into contemporary technology and innovations. The opening of this supplement presents a diverse range of topics outlined in the table of contents, including prominent features like the construction of a one-thousand horse-power Corliss engine, reports on the petroleum and coal resources in Venezuela, and advancements in electric battery technology. Moreover, there are in-depth discussions about various mechanical inventions and improvements, highlighting contemporary engineering challenges and solutions. The supplement also emphasizes the importance of scientific education and the integration of practical experience with theoretical knowledge in engineering training, reflecting the transitional spirit of the industrial age. (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. |
8297 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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