Project Gutenberg 2004-12-11 Public domain in the USA. 358 Various Verschillende Various, Various Kirk, John Foster 1824 1904 Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Aldarondo, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science -- Periodicals Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals AP Text Lippincott's Magazine Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Architecture Category: Journals 493322 2025-10-06T09:14:51.033424 text/html 483483 2024-10-28T21:21:29 text/html 2124002 2025-10-06T09:15:00.879412 application/epub+zip 2130108 2025-10-06T09:14:55.151426 application/epub+zip 255540 2025-10-06T09:14:53.635418 application/epub+zip 2438250 2025-10-06T09:15:05.089418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2420766 2025-10-06T09:14:59.719399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353486 2022-09-07T15:45:30.541689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439079 2025-10-06T09:14:50.321425 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 418958 2024-10-28T21:21:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17720 2025-10-06T09:15:05.225389 application/rdf+xml 26924 2025-10-06T09:14:54.156377 image/jpeg 4832 2025-10-06T09:14:53.892378 image/jpeg 2054581 2025-10-06T09:14:51.149416 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 en.wikipedia