Discover the cutting edge of 19th‑century science in a compact, monthly digest.
This issue of the Annals of Science surveys recent discoveries and practical improvements across many fields, from geology and chemistry to biology and photography. It pairs concise summaries with reprinted papers and timely reports, making scientific progress accessible to the curious reader.
The contents span drift geology, new photographic methods, analyses of local coals, and early studies in anatomy and natural history. You’ll find discussions of Lake Superior’s drift etchings, the origins of the ocean, and the vegetation of the drift, along with notes on instruments, classifications, and contemporary research from American and European journals. This edition also showcases reports from scientific societies and brief, readable explorations of topics such as caoutchouc manufacture and the revision of fish genera.
- Concise, accessible summaries of recent scientific discoveries.
- Selected papers reprinted for practical reading by scientists and informed readers.
- Coverage across geology, biology, chemistry, and early photography.
Ideal for readers of history of science, mid‑19th‑century natural philosophy, and anyone who enjoys compact, era‑specific scientific writing.