Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Various Verschillende Various, Various Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, and Distributed Proofreaders "Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867" by Various is a scientific publication from the late 19th century. This volume of the periodical features a diverse array of articles ranging from practical information in mechanics and chemistry to discussions on inventions and improvements across multiple fields. The topics include advancements in agricultural tools, explosive materials, and methods for everyday comforts, reflecting the innovative spirit of the era. The opening of the volume introduces a variety of distinct topics, each capturing a slice of contemporary scientific and practical discourse. It begins with an article detailing improvements in the hulling and cleansing process of hominy, emphasizing mechanical solutions to enhance food preparation. Other sections discuss the properties of nitro-glycerin following a tragic explosion, a novel design for an adjustable cultivator tooth, and a proposal for a simple remedy to keep feet warm in horse-drawn city cars. This variety not only showcases the breadth of interests during the period but also highlights the intersection of science and practical application, making it clear that the publication aims to inform and educate its readers on the advancements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science -- Periodicals Technology -- Periodicals T Text Scientific American Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 309092 2025-07-04T07:36:15.312173 text/html 293531 2014-04-08T09:29:16 text/html 1560362 2025-07-04T07:36:24.746637 application/epub+zip 1563904 2025-07-04T07:36:19.538142 application/epub+zip 173753 2025-07-04T07:36:17.479143 application/epub+zip 1119712 2025-07-04T07:36:27.881597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1084673 2025-07-04T07:36:23.009645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214212 2022-09-04T12:41:59.604139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280666 2025-07-04T07:36:14.504221 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280582 2014-04-08T09:29:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280579 2014-04-08T09:29:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20706 2025-07-04T07:36:28.008592 application/rdf+xml 16310 2025-07-04T07:36:17.985146 image/jpeg 3682 2025-07-04T07:36:17.731137 image/jpeg 93671 2014-04-08T09:31:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 1386410 2014-04-08T09:31:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 93647 2014-04-08T09:31:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 1578416 2025-07-04T07:36:15.361164 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