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"Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era" by James P. Boyd is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to review and reflect on the significant achievements and advancements made during the 19th century, touching on various domains such as material, intellectual, social, and moral progress. It presents a comprehensive overview of the era's progress, showcasing the spirit and energy that defined the time and served to illustrate its remarkable contributions to human civilization. The opening of the book sets the stage for a grand examination of the incredible changes that took place throughout the 19th century, highlighting the transformation in numerous fields such as industry, science, art, and literature. Boyd emphasizes the unique character of the 19th century as a period of unparalleled innovation compared to prior eras, citing various advancements that have improved human life. Additionally, he explains the structure of the volume and introduces the numerous authors who will contribute to exploring these themes with specialized knowledge, promising readers an enlightening journey through the remarkable achievements of this phenomenal era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Project Gutenberg eBook ofTriumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era INTRODUCTORY AUTHORS AND SUBJECTS ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS WONDERS OF ELECTRICITYBy JAMES P. BOYD, A.M., L.B. V.DYNAMO AND MOTOR. THE CENTURY’S NAVAL PROGRESSByREAR ADMIRAL GEORGE WALLACE MELVILLE, U. S. N. VII.THE RAM AND THE TORPEDO. ASTRONOMY DURING THE CENTURYBySELDEN J. COFFIN, A.M.,Professor of Astronomy, Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.ITS PROGRESS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND NOTABLE RESULTS STORY OF PLANT AND FLOWERByTHOMAS MEEHAN,Vice President Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. PROGRESS OF WOMEN WITHIN THE CENTURYByMARY ELIZABETH LEASE,Ex-President Kansas State Board of Charities. THE CENTURY’S TEXTILE PROGRESSByROBERT P. HAINS,Examiner of Textiles, U. S. Patent Office. Chapter 14 THE CENTURY’S RELIGIOUS PROGRESSByGEORGE EDWARD REED, S.T.D., LL.D.,President Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. GREAT GROWTH OF LIBRARIESByJAMES P. BOYD, A.M., L.B. PROGRESS OF THE CENTURY IN ARCHITECTUREByWILLIAM MARTIN AIKEN, F.A.I.A.,Former U. S. Supervising Architect. THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN CHEMISTRYByHARVEY W. WILEY, M.D., PH.D., LL.D.,Chief Chemist Agricultural Department, Washington, D. C. XI.ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY. THE CENTURY’S MUSIC AND DRAMAByRITER FITZGERALD, A.M.,Dramatic Critic “City Item,” Philadelphia. THE CENTURY’S LITERATUREByJAMES P. BOYD, A.M., L.B. THE RECORDS OF THE PASTByMORRIS JASTROW, JR., PH.D.,Professor of Semitic Languages, University of Pennsylvania. PROGRESS IN DAIRY FARMINGByMAJOR HENRY E. ALVORD, C.E., LL.D.,Chief of Dairy Division, U. S. Department of Agriculture. THE CENTURY’S MORAL PROGRESSBySARA Y. STEVENSON, Sc. D.,Secretary Department of Archæology, University of Pennsylvania. PROGRESS OF SANITARY SCIENCEByCHARLES McINTIRE, A.M., M.D.,Lecturer on Sanitary Science, Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. THE CENTURY’S ARMIES AND ARMSByLIEUTENANT-COLONEL ARTHUR L. WAGNER,Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Army. Chapter 27 THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN AGRICULTUREByWALDO F. BROWN,Agricultural Editor “Cincinnati Gazette.” V.IMPROVEMENT IN AND AROUND THE HOME. PROGRESS IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGByWALTER LORING WEBB, C.E.,Assistant Prof. of Civil Engineering, University of Pennsylvania. Chapter 31 THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN THE ANIMAL WORLDByD. E. SALMON, M.D.,Chief of Bureau of Animal Industry, U. S. Agricultural Department. LEADING WARS OF THE CENTURYByMAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH WHEELER, U. S. ARMY. II.FOREIGN WARS. Chapter 35 THE CENTURY’S FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONSByGEORGE J. HAGAR,Editor of Appendix to Encyclopædia Britannica. Chapter 37 THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN COINAGE, CURRENCY, AND BANKINGByHON. BRADFORD RHODES,Editor of “Banker’s Magazine.” VI.FOREIGN BANKING AND FINANCE. THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN FRUIT CULTUREByH. E. VAN DEMAN,Late Prof. of Horticulture, Kansas State Agricultural College. Chapter 41 THE CENTURY’S COMMERCIAL PROGRESSByEMORY R. JOHNSON, A.M.,Asst. Prof. of Transportation and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania. VIII.CAUSES ACCOUNTING FOR THE CENTURY’S COMMERCIAL PROGRESS. EDUCATION DURING THE CENTURYByFRANKLIN S. EDMONDS, A.M.,Asst. Prof. of Political Science, Central High School, Philadelphia. Chapter 45 “THE ART PRESERVATIVE”ByTHOMAS J. LINDSEY,Editorial Staff Philadelphia “Evening Bulletin.” III.EVENTS AS THEY OCCUR. THE CENTURY’S PROGRESS IN MINES AND MININGByGEO. A. PACKARD,Metallurgist and Mining Engineer. ART PROGRESS OF THE CENTURYByJOHN V. SEARS,Art Critic Philadelphia “Evening Telegraph.” III.CERAMICS AND GLASS WORK. THE CENTURY’S ADVANCE IN SURGERYByJ. MADISON TAYLOR, M.D., and J. H. GIBBON, M.D.,Surgeon in Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospitals. PROGRESS OF MEDICINEByFRANK C. HAMMOND, M.D.,Instructor in Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. EVOLUTION OF THE RAILWAYByE. E. RUSSELL TRATMAN, C.E.,Assistant Editor of “Engineering News,” Chicago. Chapter 54 ADVANCE IN LAW AND JUSTICEByLUTHER E. HEWITT, L.B.,Librarian of Philadelphia Law Association. EVOLUTION OF BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONSByMICHAEL J. BROWN,Secretary of Building Association League of Penna. EPOCH-MAKERS OF THE CENTURYByREV. A. LEFFINGWELL,Rector of Trinity Church, Toledo, Ohio. Chapter 58 Transcriber’s Notes THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE Chapter 61
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