Features
The Origin of Coal Oil
Writen for the Scientific American
American Engineers' Association
[Reported expresaly for the Scientific American.]
Loss of Life by Steamboats in 1860
Explosions—Signals
The Naval Commission upon the Expansion of Steam-What they Propose to do
Romance of the Steam Engine
NUMBER I
Iron and Steel Improvements
The Polytechnic Association of the American Institute
Reported expressly for the Scientific American
Improvements in Locomotives-Feed Water Heating
Talk with the Boys
Mortars for Building
Slaight's Improved Door Latch
Improved Water Wheel
Death of David Dale Owen
Waste Coal-Chance for a New Invention
Stimulants-Absinthe
Heat and Ventilation
Recent American Inventions
Closing of Volume III, New Series
Steel Steam Boilers
Practical Value of the Stereoscope
Suggestions from a Lady
Stirling's Hot Air Engine
Encasing Steam Boilers
Patent Claims - December 8, 1860
Money Received
Rates of Advertising
The Rise and Progress of Inventions
Prospectus of Scientific American
Goar's Improved Belt Shifter
Departments
- Recommended
New Books and Periodicals Received
- Departments
Notes and Queries - December 8, 1860