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Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)
"Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240" is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This volume compiles a selection of papers focusing on various historical and technological contributions showcased by the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of History and Technology. The topics covered include early American automobiles, astronomical clocks, and engineering innovations, providing readers with an insightful glimpse into the evolution of technology in different fields. The opening of this bulletin introduces a comprehensive examination of the 1893 Duryea Automobile, detailing its development by brothers Charles and Frank Duryea as they sought to create a practical self-propelled vehicle. This part narrates the early challenges the brothers faced, including the construction of their first working automobile, and highlights their attempts to innovate the design and functionality of the vehicle. The paper draws on historical accounts and technical descriptions, uncovering the groundwork of American automotive history and offering a detailed look into the initial experiences that shaped the automotive industry. ... Read more
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| Author | Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Title | Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology Papers 34-44 on Science and Technology |
| Contents | The 1893 Duryea automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, by Don H. Berkebile -- The Borghesi astronomical clock in the Museum of History and Technology, by Silvio A. Bedini -- The engineering contributions of Wendel Bollman, by Robert M. Vogel -- Screw-thread cutting by the master-screw method since 1480, by Edwin A. Battison -- The earliest electromagnetic instruments, by Robert A. Chipman -- Fulton's "steam battery" blockship and catamaran, by Howard I. Chapelle -- History of phosphorus, by Eduard Farber -- Tunnel engineering, a museum treatment, by Robert M. Vogel -- The "Pioneer": light passenger locomotive of 1851 in the Museum of History and Technology, by John H. White -- History of the Division of Medical Sciences, by Sami Hamarneh -- Development of gravity pendulums in the 19th century, by Victor F. Lenzen and Robert P. Multhauf. |
| Credits | Produced by Tom Cosmas, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Technology -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40782 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1606 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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