Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884
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Length 5 h 35 min
Chapters 26
First published 1884
The Scientific American may be the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States, having launched its first publication in 1845. It has been a mainstay of popular science with in-depth articles across a broad spectrum of scientific fields. In this supplement are short articles ranging through such topics as The Temperature of the Solar Surface, Dr. Koch on the Cholera, The Cay Monument at Uxmal, and a long article on Modern Locomotive Practice, and one on Malaria. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Chapters
1
The Frankfort and Offenbach Electric Railway Read by Holly Poppell 5:25
2
Possibilities of the Telephone Read by Adam Starks 5:40
3
Pyrometers Read by prajak 12:19
4
The Temperature of the Solar Surface Read by prajak 20:48
5
Chemical Nature of Starch Grains Read by Holly Poppell 4:16
6
The Amalgamation of Silver Ores Read by Ned Kruger 19:27
7
Interesting Facts about Platinum Read by Inkell 10:01
8
Bayle's Lamp Chimney Read by prajak 10:57
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Modern Locomotive Practice, Part I Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 17:18
10
Modern Locomotive Practice, Part II Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 16:45
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Modern Locomotive Practice, Part III Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 15:43
12
Modern Locomotive Practice, Part IV Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 16:22
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Modern Locomotive Practice, Part V Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 6:55
14
Screw Steam Collier Frostburg / Destruction of the Tardes Viaduct Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 7:42
15
Joy's Reversing and Expansion Valve Gear Read by KenK 15:59
16
The Steam Bell Read by Logan Lorenz 4:46
17
Lieut. Greely before the British Association Read by mleigh 9:08
18
Diamond Mining in Brazil Read by Rita Boutros 21:41
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What We Really Know about Asiatic Cholera Read by Rita Boutros 8:11
20
Dr. Koch on the Cholera Read by Leslie Frank 26:33
21
Malaria, Part I Read by Holly Poppell 17:04
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Malaria, Part II Read by James R. Hedrick 21:59
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Malaria, Part III Read by James R. Hedrick 14:48
24
Halesia Hispida / Windflowers Read by Rita Boutros 10:16
25
Story of Lieut. Greely's Recovery Read by mleigh 8:03
26
The Cay Monument at Uxmal Read by Rita Boutros 7:05
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