This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, June 1899
Volume LV
Credits:
Produced by Judith Wirawan, Greg Bergquist and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, June 1899" by Various is a scientific publication produced in the late 19th century. This periodical aims to disseminate scientific knowledge and discussions on various contemporary scientific topics, reaching a wider audience through accessible writing and insightful articles. The focus is on advancing public understanding of the natural world, featuring detailed analyses and studies relevant to the societal context of the time, such as geological methods for estimating the age of natural wonders like Niagara Falls. The opening of this edition showcases an article by G. Frederick Wright that discusses a new method for estimating the age of Niagara Falls. It delves into the historical estimates made by prominent geologists, comparing them to new measurements that suggest a more accurate timeline based on geological surveys and the erosion of the falls. The discussion emphasizes the significance of these findings in understanding the geological history of the region and how they can alter the previous assumptions about the falls' age, engaging readers with a mix of historical context and modern scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Youmans, William Jay, 1838-1901
EBook No.: 45115
Published: Mar 11, 2014
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Periodicals
Subject: Technology -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, June 1899
Volume LV
Credits:
Produced by Judith Wirawan, Greg Bergquist and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, June 1899" by Various is a scientific publication produced in the late 19th century. This periodical aims to disseminate scientific knowledge and discussions on various contemporary scientific topics, reaching a wider audience through accessible writing and insightful articles. The focus is on advancing public understanding of the natural world, featuring detailed analyses and studies relevant to the societal context of the time, such as geological methods for estimating the age of natural wonders like Niagara Falls. The opening of this edition showcases an article by G. Frederick Wright that discusses a new method for estimating the age of Niagara Falls. It delves into the historical estimates made by prominent geologists, comparing them to new measurements that suggest a more accurate timeline based on geological surveys and the erosion of the falls. The discussion emphasizes the significance of these findings in understanding the geological history of the region and how they can alter the previous assumptions about the falls' age, engaging readers with a mix of historical context and modern scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Youmans, William Jay, 1838-1901
EBook No.: 45115
Published: Mar 11, 2014
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Periodicals
Subject: Technology -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.