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Scientific American, New Series, Vol. 9, No. 7 (August 15, 1863) (1863)

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s evidences of the that ranks higher, in our estimation, than that which is the subject of this article. Mr. Timhy’s invention, singularly enough, land fortifications, or their equiv- impunity with which fixed artillery can be defied by alents, stationary forts, whether on land or in the as is well… … More particularly at this juncture, when govern- value of the tower as an extraordinary means of ments all over the carth are increasing their offensive resisting assault, and providing offensive power, has been amply proved ; and the people owe him all the power, should we consider the best means…

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