Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, and Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883" by Various is a scientific publication likely produced in the late 19th century. As a supplement to the established "Scientific American," it offers a collection of articles that delve into various scientific subjects, technology, medicine, natural history, and engineering advances from that period. The content reflects a wide array of interests from ichthyology to innovations in engineering, making the text a rich resource for understanding the scientific landscape of the time. The opening of the supplement begins by presenting a range of topics, including a tribute to the famed artist Raphael, commemorating the 400th anniversary of his birth with celebrations in Rome. It moves on to discuss various contributions to natural history, including the studies of Cuban fish, medical observations, and technical advancements such as new processes in chemistry and new methods of determining the focus of a lens. Each article introduces a different subject matter, reflecting the diverse scientific inquiries and technological developments of the era, thus showcasing the wide-ranging intellectual pursuits that defined the late 19th-century scientific community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8950 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 37 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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