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Title: Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879
A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science,
Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures

Author: Various

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE,
MECHANICS, CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES.

NEW YORK, MARCH 29, 1879.

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