"Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867" by Various is a collection of articles offering a snapshot of 19th-century scientific and mechanical innovation. From advancements in farming equipment and safer explosive handling to methods for improving daily life, this journal presents a variety of topics. It highlights new ways to process grains, examines the dangers and properties of new explosives, showcases designs for better farming tools, and even suggests simple solutions for keeping warm. This blend of topics shows how science and practical applications went together to teach readers about the world and the latest improvements of the day.
Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
By Various
(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews
Explore a world of 19th-century inventions and discoveries, from better farming tools to safer explosives, all aimed at improving life.
Genres
Released
2005-09-01
Formats
epub
mobi
epub (images)
epub3 (images)
mobi (images)
txt
Free Download
epub
mobi
epub (images)
epub3 (images)
mobi (images)
txt
Summary
About the AuthorInformation on this author is scarce, but their work continues to inspire readers.
Information on this author is scarce, but their work continues to inspire readers.
Average Rating
4.0
Aggregate review score sourced from Goodreads
5200
4200
3200
2200
1200
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Scientific American, Volume XXIV., No. 12, March 18, 1871 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.—No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.—No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures
By Various
(100)
Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
By Various
(100)
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
The Illustrated War News, Number 21, Dec. 30, 1914
By Various
(100)
Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895
By Various
(100)
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 07, July 1900 House of Jacques Coeur: Bourges; Gothic Carved Woodwork
By Various
(100)
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891
By Various
(100)
St. Nicholas Book of Plays & Operettas (Second Series)
By Various
(100)
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930
By Various
(100)
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
Things To Make
By Archibald Williams
(100)
Scientific American Supplement, No. 810, July 11, 1891
By Various
(100)
Is a Ship Canal Practicable? Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation
By S. T. (Silvanus Thayer) Abert
(100)
Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone A Biographical Sketch
By Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips) Thompson
(100)
The telephone : $b a lecture entitled Researches in electric telephony
By Alexander Graham Bell
(100)
Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898
By Various
(100)
Account Required
You need an account to complete this action.