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Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891

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Book
Author/Creator:
Various
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891" by Various is a scientific publication created in the late 19th century. The issue includes a diverse collection of articles covering topics from aviculture and civil engineering to medicine and technology, reflecting the scientific advancements and inquiries of the period. The opening of this issue presents a table of contents featuring various articles, such as a detailed analysis of the effects of nitrogenous and carbonaceous rations on chickens, insights into a new labor exchange being established in Paris, and biographies highlighting the contributions of key figures in various fields. Additionally, it discusses significant engineering projects, like a railway through the Andes and advancements in telegraphic communication, thereby offering a broad view of scientific and technological progress in the era. Each section indicates an emphasis on empirical studies, practical applications, and societal developments, engaging readers with both contemporary challenges and innovative solutions of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Victoria Woosley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Notes:
Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Release date is 2004-09-12

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