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Rufus Porter

Rufus Porter (1792–1884) was an American painter, inventor, writer, and publisher best known as the founder of Scientific American. He began as an itinerant portrait and mural painter, then went on to produce patents, technical writings, and newspapers, reflecting his wide-ranging interest in art, science, and innovation.

West Boxford, Massachusetts, USA May 1, 1792 Wikipedia Website
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A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, and Interesting Experiments: Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense
A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, and Interesting Experiments: Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense
2018
 A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, and Interesting Experiments: Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense
A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts, and Interesting Experiments: Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense
2018