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An Account Of The Foundation And Work Of The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

An Account Of The Foundation And Work Of The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Rotch, A. Lawrence

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ISBN10: 1163702404
ISBN13: 9781163702406
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book An Account Of The Foundation And Work Of The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory is written by A. Lawrence Rotch. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and functioning of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. The Blue Hill Observatory is one of the oldest continuously operating weather observatories in the United States, and this book chronicles its history and the work that has been done there.The book begins with a brief history of meteorology and weather forecasting, providing context for the establishment of the observatory. It then goes on to describe the founding of the Blue Hill Observatory in 1885 by Rotch himself, who was a wealthy Bostonian with a passion for meteorology. The book details the construction of the observatory and the equipment that was used to measure weather patterns.The bulk of the book is dedicated to the work that has been done at the Blue Hill Observatory over the years. This includes detailed descriptions of the observations that have been made, the data that has been collected, and the discoveries that have been made as a result of this work. The book also includes information on the various scientists and meteorologists who have worked at the observatory over the years, as well as their contributions to the field of meteorology.Overall, An Account Of The Foundation And Work Of The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory is a fascinating look at the history of meteorology and the important work that has been done at one of the oldest weather observatories in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in weather forecasting, meteorology, or the history of science.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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