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245 1 0 _aLippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-11
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Aldarondo, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 22" is a periodical published in the early 19th century, offering readers a blend of literary and scientific content. This volume includes a variety of articles on topics ranging from engineering and architecture, such as "Iron Bridges and Their Construction," to explorations and cultural accounts, like "Searching for the Quinine-Plant in Peru." The magazine aims to provide insights into contemporary issues and advancements of its time, making it a rich resource for those interested in both literature and science. The opening portion of the magazine presents a detailed article on iron bridge construction, exploring the evolution of engineering practices in the 19th century. It discusses the historical significance of bridges, comparing ancient techniques to modern advancements in iron and the challenges faced in construction. The narrative reflects on the changing role of bridges from public conveniences to essential components of railroad systems, emphasizing iron's superior tensile strength and inspectability over traditional materials. The article serves as both an informative essay and a tribute to the ingenuity of engineers, illustrating the remarkable progress made in bridge construction and the importance of continued innovation in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience -- Periodicals
653 _aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
700 1 _aKirk, John Foster,
_d1824-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14327
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