Kosmos (Leipzig Germany); Volume 16

<p><i>Kosmos</i> was a German popular science journal published in Leipzig Germany beginning in 1877. This is Volume 16 of the journal dating from 1885. As a long-running and widely read publication <i>Kosmos</i> provides a valuable window into the scientific interests and understanding of the late 19th century German-speaking world.</p> <p>The journal covered a wide range of topics in natural science making it a key resource for historians of science and those interested in the popularization of scientific ideas during this period. Its accessible style and engaging content made science approachable for a broad audience contributing significantly to the public understanding of scientific advancements.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>