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Collections: Science (646 words) |
 | Before the rise of specialized libraries such as the Franklin Institute in the second third of the 19th century, this was probably the largest collection in America of books in those subjects. |
| As American contributions to the literature of science and technology began to proliferate in the 19th century, the Library Company attempted to acquire them all, but by mid-century it began to fall behind. |
| It is especially useful for studying the popular or public discourses of science and technology, because it is not an isolated history of science collection, but rather is part of a collection of general literature that includes all subjects and genres of print. |
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1792 in science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (177 words) |
| The year 1792 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. |
| See also: 1791 in science, other events of 1792, 1793 in science and the list of years in science. |
| Franz Xaver, Baron Von Zach publishes "The Tables of the Sun", an essential early work for navigation |
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