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Founded in 1845, Scientific American is unique
among the periodicals included on this site because it is the only one
that is still in publication today.
During the Civil War,
Scientific American referred to itself as "a weekly journal of
practical information in art, science, mechanics, chemistry and
manufactures." It was published in New York City, and devoted
perhaps an eighth of its space to innovations in weaponry and
armaments. Although some of the proposals were not developed, they
give modern readers an understanding of the technical side of the
Union military effort.
Moreover, on occasion it was
restricted by what it could say and illustrate for Union security
reasons. The article dated March 22, 1862, on "The Ericsson
Steam Battery Monitor," shows why.
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