The book "Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882" is a collection of scientific articles covering a wide range of topics: from the latest discoveries in the natural sciences to the technological achievements of the time. The authors presented in the collection bring a unique perspective on the problems of their time and reveal interesting facts and information to readers. This book will allow anyone interested in science and technology of the 19th century to immerse themselves in the world of discoveries and research of that period, expand their horizons and gain a lot of useful knowledge.