Project Gutenberg 2006-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 188 Various Verschillende Various, Various Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 Produced by Amy Cunningham, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889" by Various is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. This edition serves as a collection of articles, illustrations, and reports on various topics in science and technology of the time, such as civil engineering, electricity, geology, and naval engineering. The content reflects the innovations and scientific inquiries emerging during this period. The beginning of this edition provides readers with a table of contents, showcasing a diverse range of subjects from the construction of the Girard Hydraulic Railway to the evolution of electric lighting and advancements in naval engineering. Each article includes technical descriptions and illustrations, indicating a blend of practical engineering developments and theoretical explorations, such as Mr. C. V. Boys’ lecture on quartz fibers. This opening sets the stage for a publication rich in detailed scientific discourse, appealing to those interested in the technological advancements and scientific explorations of the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science -- Periodicals T Text Scientific American Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 305806 2025-08-07T12:52:13.631571 text/html 300884 2006-02-12T04:14:22 text/html 1960896 2025-08-07T12:52:26.350478 application/epub+zip 1956428 2025-08-07T12:52:18.135509 application/epub+zip 154463 2025-08-07T12:52:14.061561 application/epub+zip 6009778 2025-08-07T12:52:30.401473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5971828 2025-08-07T12:52:21.934499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288462 2022-09-08T12:50:28.580574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276375 2025-08-07T12:52:13.132555 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 276175 2006-02-12T04:14:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 276342 2006-02-12T04:14:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20387 2025-08-07T12:52:30.554449 application/rdf+xml 7679 2025-08-07T12:52:14.131531 image/jpeg 1348 2025-08-07T12:52:14.097543 image/jpeg 101121 2006-02-12T10:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 1932572 2006-02-12T10:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 101083 2006-02-12T10:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 1933883 2025-08-07T12:52:13.770552 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