Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887

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. 595, May 28, 1887" by Various is a scientific publication from the late 19th century, specifically designed as a supplement to the well-known journal Scientific American. This issue contains a collection of articles covering diverse topics in science and technology, reflecting the progressive spirit of the era and the public's growing interest in scientific discoveries and inventions. The opening of this supplement includes a detailed table of contents that outlines a variety of topics such as botany, chemistry, engineering, hygiene, electricity, and physics. Each section features technical descriptions and analyses of different subjects, such as the relationship of tabasheer to mineral substances, innovations in mechanical engineering like life rafts and dredging machinery, and explorations into the properties of materials used for everyday and industrial purposes. This wide-ranging discourse aims to inform and educate its readers about the cutting-edge developments in those fields during the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01