Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 by Various
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II. Electrical.--The Construction and Maintenance of Underground Circuits.--By S.B. FOWLER.--A comprehensive article, discussing at length the various devices for protecting underground circuits, methods _of_ inserting the cables, etc. III. Engineering.--Railroads to the Clouds.--Sketches of a number of mountain railroads IV. Marine Engineering.--The French Armored Turret Ship the Marceau.--1 engraving.--A full description of the vessel, giving dimensions and cost A Review of Marine Engineering during the Past Decade.--A paper read before the Institution of Mechanical Engineers by Mr. Alfred Blechynben, of Barrow-in-Furness.--This paper, which is continued from Supplement No. 820, treats on steam pipes, feed water heating, twin screws, etc. V. Miscellaneous.--The Little House.--An article giving various hints about the arrangement and management of small dwellings, with special view to the best sanitary arrangements Stilt Walking.--A sketch, with engraving, of Sylvain Dornon, the stilt walker of Landes Remains of a Roman Villa in England Gum Arabic and its Modern Substitutes.--A continuation of a paper by Dr. S. Rideal and W.E. Youle.--With 26 tables |
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