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    Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 6. [New Series.], August 10, 1878
    Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 6. [New Series.], August 10, 1878
    Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 6. [New Series.], August 10, 1878
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    Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 6. [New Series.], August 10, 1878

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