Project Gutenberg 2015-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 242 Various Verschillende Various, Various Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887 Produced by Juliet, Wayne Hammond and other, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume includes a collection of articles covering various topics in science, mechanics, engineering, and technology, reflecting the advancements and modern practices of the time. The main focus seems to be on practical applications of scientific discoveries and innovations, with insights into machinery, engineering techniques, and emerging scientific theories. The opening portion presents a range of articles, starting with a detailed description of a new caloric engine designed for fog signals in lighthouses, which emphasizes efficiency and engineering design. It then transitions into a discussion about the evolution of naval architecture under Queen Victoria's reign, showcasing advancements in ship design. Subsequent sections discuss the introduction of unique locomotive models and various engineering inventions. The beginning serves as a snapshot of the ongoing technological progress in the late 19th century, highlighting contributions from industry leaders and advancements in marine and mechanical engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science -- Periodicals Technology -- Periodicals T Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Journals 334097 2025-08-19T11:20:29.594450 text/html 316188 2024-10-24T17:02:04 text/html 4656946 2025-08-19T11:20:37.902462 application/epub+zip 4654271 2025-08-19T11:20:31.478519 application/epub+zip 179776 2025-08-19T11:20:30.469443 application/epub+zip 4817008 2025-08-19T11:20:42.957383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4727257 2025-08-19T11:20:36.861437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262419 2022-09-22T03:30:20.291254 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272409 2025-08-19T11:20:28.170501 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 252530 2024-10-24T17:02:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16832 2025-08-19T11:20:43.121396 application/rdf+xml 5870 2025-08-19T11:20:30.570441 image/jpeg 1008 2025-08-19T11:20:30.520445 image/jpeg 4111438 2025-08-19T11:20:29.804478 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