02175cam a22003013u 4500 16948 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 T Various Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-26 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net "Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887" by Various is a scientific publication produced in the late 19th century. This supplement features a variety of articles covering advancements in technology, engineering, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines of the time. Topics include innovations like electric railways, a hygienic disinfector, and the biography of Philip Lebon, the pioneer of gas lighting, highlighting the significant scientific and technological developments of the era. The opening of this work presents a comprehensive table of contents detailing several articles, indicating a diverse range of subjects like engineering advancements, historical accounts, and contemporary scientific practices. For instance, one article details new machinery designed for household use, another discusses significant trials of a refitted steamship, and a biography honors the contributions of Philip Lebon to gas lighting. The structure of the publication suggests that it is intended for an audience interested in progress in science and industry, reflecting the zeitgeist of the late 19th century where technological advancements were rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16948 58336 58336