Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This issue of the Supplement includes a collection of articles discussing various advancements in technology, engineering, and scientific theories relevant to the period, focusing on innovations such as new educational facilities, the wave theory of light, and submarine telegraphy among others. At the start of the publication, readers are introduced to significant developments in educational architecture, specifically detailing the new buildings of the Technical High School in Berlin and the University of Strassburg. It elaborates on their design features, sizes, and the architectural styles employed, providing a glimpse into the educational advancements and infrastructural growth of that era. Following this, the opening segment transitions into scientific concepts with an excerpt from a lecture by Sir William Thomson, wherein he begins to explain the wave theory of light, setting the tone for the exploration of scientific principles throughout the Supplement. In essence, the beginning of this Supplement serves as an informative overview of contemporary scientific and educational progress, reflecting the interests and innovations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46706 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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