The book "Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883" is an important contribution to popular scientific literature of the 19th century. In this issue, you will find interesting articles on the topics of physics, chemistry, biology and technology, which reflect the current state of scientific development at that time. The authors carefully research new discoveries, conduct experiments and provide conclusions based on current data at the time. This issue is an important source of information for anyone interested in science and its history.