Scientific apparatus and instruments; Simple machines; Archimedean screw
A simple mechanical device credited to Archimedes. When the lower end of the screw is placed in water, turning the device raises water to the top. This principle has various applications for drainage and irrigation, but the instrument can also be...
Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.); Simple machines; Archimedean screw
A simple mechanical device credited to Archimedes. When the lower end of the screw is placed in water, turning the device raises water to the top. This principle has various applications for drainage and irrigation, but the instrument can also be...
Reid, Bernard J. (Bernard Joseph), 1823-1904; Marks, James J.; Letters; People; United States, Civil War, 1861-1865;
A letter from James J. Marks to Captain Bernard J. Reid. Marks is in the process of collecting materials to write a history on the 63rd regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Reid was captain of Company F of this regiment.
