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VIII. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Hints to Shipmasters.--A very
practical view of the proper personal habits of the commander
of a merchant ship
The British Cruiser AEolus.--Details of dimensions and armament
of this recently launched British ship
Trials of H.M. Cruiser Blake.--Trial trip of this celebrated
cruiser.--Her horse power as developed, with the somewhat
disappointing results obtained as regards speed.--1 illustration
IX. PHOTOGRAPHY.--Development with Sucrate of Lime.--Development
formulas, involving the use of sugar solution saturated
with lime.--Accelerating influences of certain chemicals
X. RAILROAD ENGINEERING.--The Rail Spike and the Locomotive.--A
most interesting article on an old time railroad.--Curious
incidents in the construction of the Camden & Amboy Railroad,
by the celebrated Robert L. Stevens.--A most graphic account of
early difficulties
XI. TECHNOLOGY--American Workshops.
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