Biographical Memoir of Cleveland ABBE, 1838-1916 (1919)

William Jackson Humphreys

Biographical Memoir of Cleveland ABBE, 1838-1916 (1919)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2009
Pages
44
ISBN
9781104625092

Biographical Memoir of Cleveland ABBE, 1838-1916 (1919)

William Jackson Humphreys

Biographical Memoir of Cleveland Abbe, 1838-1916 is a book written by William Jackson Humphreys, first published in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of Cleveland Abbe, a renowned American meteorologist and astronomer who is widely regarded as the ""father of the National Weather Service"". The book covers Abbe's early life, his education, and his career as a scientist. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family.The book highlights Abbe's contributions to the field of meteorology, including his development of the first weather forecast system and his advocacy for the creation of a national weather service. It also discusses his work in astronomy, including his discovery of the Abbe crater on the moon.Throughout the book, Humphreys provides a detailed analysis of Abbe's character, his motivations, and his impact on the scientific community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of meteorology and the life of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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