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Title: Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883

Note: Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the PG Online Distributed
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Summary: "Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This issue of the supplement features a diverse range of articles covering topics such as engineering, technology, medicine, electricity, chemistry, agriculture, natural history, and architecture. It serves as a compilation of advancements and findings in various fields, providing insights into the scientific and industrial progress of the time. The opening of this volume begins with a detailed description of Farcot's improved Woolf compound engine, highlighting its mechanics and practical applications, particularly in mine ventilation. It illustrates the engineering concepts surrounding the engine's design, including its components and operational principles, emphasizing its advantages over existing engines. Following this, the publication presents articles on iron and steel production, advancements in medical hygiene, and various technological innovations, showcasing the breadth of scientific inquiry and the spirit of experimentation prevalent in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 15417

Published: Mar 20, 2005

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Science -- Periodicals

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883

Note: Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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

Summary: "Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This issue of the supplement features a diverse range of articles covering topics such as engineering, technology, medicine, electricity, chemistry, agriculture, natural history, and architecture. It serves as a compilation of advancements and findings in various fields, providing insights into the scientific and industrial progress of the time. The opening of this volume begins with a detailed description of Farcot's improved Woolf compound engine, highlighting its mechanics and practical applications, particularly in mine ventilation. It illustrates the engineering concepts surrounding the engine's design, including its components and operational principles, emphasizing its advantages over existing engines. Following this, the publication presents articles on iron and steel production, advancements in medical hygiene, and various technological innovations, showcasing the breadth of scientific inquiry and the spirit of experimentation prevalent in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 15417

Published: Mar 20, 2005

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Science -- Periodicals

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.