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I. | ARCHITECTURE.—The Commercial Exchange, Paris.—Historyof the new building, with its general design and architectural features.—2illustrations | 10607 |
| The New Central Railway Station at Frankfort-on-the-Main.—Afull description of this gigantic structure, with its constructivefeatures and cost.—2 illustrations | 10605 |
II. | ART OF WAR.—Gun Practice in the French Navy.—Gun practiceat sea against a moving target.—1 illustration | 10599 |
| Modern Cavalry on the Field of Battle.—By Col. R. S. Liddell.—Anexhaustive paper on this subject, treating of a much discussedbranch of military tactics | 10600 |
III. | BIOLOGY.—Subterraneous Flora and Fauna.—By Dr. OttoZacharias.—A popular article on the interesting subject of animaland vegetable life underground.—8 illustrations | 10612 |
IV. | CHEMISTRY.—Pepsin.—By A. Percy Smith, F.I.C., F.C.S.—Theanalysis of pepsin, difficulties of the usual method, and simplecomparative test, applicable by any one | 10611 |
V. | CIVIL ENGINEERING.—Timber and Some of Its Diseases.—ByH. Marshall Ward.—Continuation of this valuable series,treating of fungus life and its destructive effects.—5illustrations | 10613 |
VI. | ELECTRICITY.—A Basis from which to Calculate Charges forElectric Motor Service.—A practical paper treating of the percentageof horse power hours used in different industries | 10608 |
VII. | ETHNOLOGY.—A Chinese Imperial Cemetery.—The cemeteryof the emperors of the Ming dynasty.—The remarkable statuesand buildings.—2 illustrations | 10610 |
| How a Mound was Built.—An interesting contribution to thehistory of the Ohio mounds by Mr. Gerard Fowke | 10609 |
| Some Abyssinian Customs.—The hair dressing of the Abyssinianwomen.—Their method of grinding pepper.—3 illustrations | ... Sitemize Üyelik ÜCRETSİZDİR! |