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245 1 0 _aScientific American magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 1 :
_bThe advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-21
508 _aProduced by David T. Jones
520 _a"Scientific American magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 1" by Various is a weekly journal of practical information focusing on art, science, mechanics, and various inventions, published during the mid-19th century. This issue provides a diverse range of articles, from observations of natural phenomena to the latest advancements in technology and innovations of the time. The content aims to inform readers about significant developments and insights across various scientific and mechanical fields. The beginning of this issue opens with articles and features that set the stage for a blend of scientific inquiry and cultural commentary. It includes a poetic description of a rock formation resembling George Washington, offers an exploration of an eclipse witnessed in Arabia, and discusses a variety of mechanical inventions like the Viol Seraphine, a proposed new instrument design. Other pieces touch on themes of temperance in the military and report on the exploits of General Taylor during the Mexican War, alongside accounts of ingenious farming practices in California. Overall, the opening portion emphasizes the period's curiosity about both the natural world and human ingenuity, showcasing specific articles that reflect the era's technological optimism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience -- Periodicals
653 _aTechnology -- Periodicals
700 1 _aPorter, Rufus,
_d1792-1884
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27867
999 _c68776
_d68776