1913 Scientific American Reference Book — Hopkins & Bond — Illustrated
Language: English
Published by Munn & Co., 1913
- Hardcover
- Used
Condition: Used - Good
£ 38.66
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A richly illustrated compendium from the editors of Scientific American , the Scientific American Reference Book (Edition of 1913) gathers essential facts, tables, diagrams, and concise articles spanning technology, industry, science, and world affairs at the dawn of the twentieth century. Designed as a handy desk reference for engineers, students, and the curious reader, it blends hard statistics with accessible scientific explanations—capturing everything from the newly opened Panama Canal to wireless telegraphy and early aviation. Book Details Title: Scientific American Reference Book (Edition of 1913) Editors: Albert A. Hopkins (Part I: Statistical Information) & A. Russell Bond (Part II: Scientific Information) Year: 1913 (copyright statement 1912; title page shows Edition of 1913) Special Attributes: Illustrated (about 1000 illustrations); Comprehensive Reference; Hardcover Contents & Highlights Part I — Statistical Information: Population & social statistics; farms/foods/forests; mines & quarries; manufactures and commerce; mercantile marine; railroads; Panama Canal ; telegraphs & cables; wireless telegraphy; telephone statistics; post office data; patents, trademarks & copyrights; armies & navies of the world; aviation. Part II — Scientific Information: Chemistry; astronomy & time; meteorology; machine elements & mechanical movements; geometrical constructions; weights & measures. Numerous photographs, charts, cross-sections, and technical drawings provide quick visual reference across topics. An excellent primary-source snapshot of global industry and science in the early 1910s—ideal for researchers, historians of technology, and collectors of Scientific American and early technical handbooks. ). …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- 1913 Scientific American Reference Book — Hopkins & Bond — Illustrated
- Author
- Albert A. Hopkins
- Publisher
- Munn & Co.
- Publication year
- 1913
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
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