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In Scientific American Supplement, No. 417, readers are treated to a diverse range of topics for exploration. From discussions on the latest advancements in electrical engineering to studies on prehistoric animals, this publication presents a wealth of information that will engage and educate readers. The articles are well-researched and offer a glimpse into the scientific knowledge of the time, providing a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science. Whether you are a professional in the field or simply a curious reader, this supplement is sure to provide an enlightening reading experience.

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT NO. 417

NEW YORK, DECEMBER 29, 1883

Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XVI, No. 417.

Scientific American established 1845

Scientific American Supplement, $5 a year.

Scientific American and Supplement, $7 a year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS. Machine for Making Electric Light Carbons. 2 figures

The Earliest Gas Engine

The Moving of Large Masses. With engravings of the removal of a belfry at Cresentino in 1776, and of the winged bulls from Nineveh to Mosul in 1854

Science and Engineering. The relation they bear to one another. By WALTER R. BROWNE

Hydraulic Plate Press. With engraving

Fast Printing Press for Engravings. With engraving

French Cannon

Apparatus for Heating by Gas. 5 figures

Improved Gas Burner for Singeing Machines. 1 figure

II. TECHNOLOGY. China Grass, or Rhea. Different processes and apparatus used in preparing the fiber for commerce

III. ARCHITECTURE. Woodlands, Stoke Pogis, Bucks. With engraving.

IV. ELECTRICITY, LIGHT, ETC. Volta Electric Induction as Demonstrated by Experiment. Paper read by WILLOUGHBY SMITH before the Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians... Continue reading book >>


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