Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892

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. 841, February 13, 1892" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This supplement is a collection of articles covering various topics in science and technology, including anthropology, biology, botany, chemistry, and medicine, among others. The text reflects the intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries of its time, showcasing insights into areas such as animal communication, climatic changes, gardening innovations, and medical treatments. At the start of this publication, the table of contents outlines a variety of intriguing subjects, like an investigation of prehistoric remains, new observations on animal languages, and the effects of electricity in horticulture and agriculture. For instance, one article details the unique characteristics and behavior of a living jerboa in the Berlin Zoological Garden, while another discusses the treatment of rattlesnake bites using permanganate of potassium. The multifaceted nature of the articles promises a rich reading experience for those interested in the scientific advancements and nature observations prevalent in the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-02-27