Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 by Various
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"Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882" by Various is a scientific publication from the late 19th century. This edition features a collection of articles that delve into various scientific and engineering topics, including natural history, engineering innovations, mineralogy, and even aspects of architecture and art. The likely topics explored include the development of the Panama Canal, the metamorphosis of deer antlers, anatomy of monkeys, and silk-producing moths, reflecting the scientific
curiosity and advancements of the era. The opening of this issue provides an overview of the contents, highlighting articles on a range of subjects. It begins with a detailed description of the natural phenomenon of deer antler shedding and regrowth, capturing the reader's interest with observations from the field. Following this, Alfred R. Wallace introduces a comparative anatomy study of monkeys, analyzing skeletal similarities and differences between humans and various primate species. The subsequent sections discuss engineering accomplishments related to the Panama Canal, and future articles promise insights into mineral collection in New York, the intricacies of silk production, and architectural masterpieces like the Cathedral of Burgos in Spain. Overall, this opening sets the tone for a diverse exploration of scientific concepts that would appeal to those interested in the intersections of science, nature, and technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 |
| Credits |
Produced by Olaf Voss, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8717 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08717-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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