Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884
by Various
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This supplement to the Scientific American magazine contains a collection of short articles on various scientific topics. The articles range from technical discussions of the temperature of the solar surface and the latest advances in locomotive practice to more general interest pieces on the Cay Monument at Uxmal and the causes of malaria. The supplement provides a snapshot of the state of scientific knowledge in the late 19th century.Book Details
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