Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 149 Various Verschillende Various, Various Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the DP Team "Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887" by Various is a scientific publication produced during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This volume is part of a series that compiles various articles and studies related to advancements in fields such as engineering, chemistry, electricity, metallurgy, and more, reflecting the scientific curiosity and innovation of the time. The opening portion of the supplement provides an overview of its contents, revealing topics such as the biography of George W. Whistler, a prominent railroad engineer, and various articles on subjects like newly discovered substances in urine, advancements in electro-dissolution methods, and innovations in gas engines for railroads. The initial sections highlight significant engineering projects, including the design of the Retiro Viaduct in Brazil and discussions on the efficacy and development of sea-going torpedo boats. Overall, the beginning of this supplement sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of contemporary scientific and engineering challenges, showcasing the breadth of knowledge being shared in the late 1800s. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science -- Periodicals T Text Scientific American Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 268721 2025-07-05T08:54:44.235868 text/html 262974 2020-12-26T02:53:31 text/html 12913444 2025-07-05T08:55:23.737178 application/epub+zip 12900257 2025-07-05T08:55:02.218272 application/epub+zip 171006 2025-07-05T08:54:46.482852 application/epub+zip 15290439 2025-07-05T08:55:29.565142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 15249562 2025-07-05T08:55:07.584311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310889 2022-09-06T04:47:01.062365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247827 2025-07-05T08:54:43.410893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 227942 2024-10-28T18:52:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249138 2020-12-26T02:53:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249240 2020-12-26T02:53:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20002 2025-07-05T08:55:29.737140 application/rdf+xml 16704 2025-07-05T08:54:47.100875 image/jpeg 3712 2025-07-05T08:54:46.831876 image/jpeg 93489 2020-12-26T02:53:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 10988216 2020-12-26T02:53:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 93457 2020-12-26T02:53:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 11128575 2025-07-05T08:54:44.468890 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog