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Scientific American Supplement
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November 19,1887, by Various This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net
Title: Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887
Author: Various
Release Date: July 24, 2005 [EBook #16354]
Language: English
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT NO. 620
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 18, 1997
Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XXIV., No. 620.
Scientific American established 1845
Scientific American Supplement, $5 a year.
Scientific American and Supplement, $7 a year.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
I. ARCHITECTURE--Bristol Cathedral--The history and description of this ancient building, with large illustration.--1 illustration. 9904
II. BIOGRAPHY--Oliver Evans and the Steam Engine.--The work of this early pioneer, hitherto but slightly recognized at his true worth as an inventor. 9896
III. CHEMISTRY--The Chemistry of the Cotton Fiber--By Dr. BOWMAN--An interesting investigation, showing the variation in composition in different cottons. 9909
Synthesis of Styrolene. 9910
Notes on Saccharin. 9910
Alcohol and Turpentine. 9910
IV. ENGINEERING--Auguste's Endless St