Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891
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Original author: Various
"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.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891, by Various. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #13443.
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- 1.Chapter IV: CIVIL ENGINEERING.--A Railway through the Andes.--An49 words
- 2.Chapter V: ELECTRICITY.--Alternate Current Condensers.--A valuable review48 words
- 3.Chapter IX: MISCELLANEOUS.--The Business End of the American Newspaper.--By35 words
- 4.Chapter XII: TECHNOLOGY.--Gaseous Illuminants.--By Prof. VIVIAN B (1)8,797 words