Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885

Format:

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. 492, June 6, 1885" by Various is a scientific publication from the late 19th century. This work encapsulates a diverse array of articles and research papers on topics related to engineering, technology, electricity, natural history, and photography, showcasing the scientific advancements and discussions of that era. The opening of the supplement features a detailed table of contents that outlines various subjects covered, including engineering innovations like the New Spanish Artillery and qualitative tests for steel rails, as well as insights into electricity applications and improvements in photography. Each section is introduced with commendable descriptions, highlighting advancements such as a new form of small Bessemer plant and innovations in plaiting machines. The various contributions reflect the collaborative efforts of engineers and scientists who aimed to enhance industrial practices and technologies, providing valuable information to readers interested in the scientific progress of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the DP Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-06-01