First published in 1865, the English Mechanic was a popular magazine that focused on the world of science and technology. In addition to publishing the latest news and research in these fields, the magazine also included features on astronomy, photography, and other topics of interest to its readers. This volume collects some of the most interesting and groundbreaking articles from the magazine's early years, providing a fascinating glimpse into the rapid progress of science and technology during the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.