Espy, James P. (James Pollard), 1785-1860

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Birth 1785-05-09
Death 1860-01-24

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Educator and meterologist.

From the description of James P. Espy letter, 1836. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009915

Washington, D.C. meteorologist.

From the description of Papers, 1844. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36791109

American educator and meteorologist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington City, to the Rev. John Pierpont, 1857 Apr. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614574

Meteorologist. Gave first explanation of cloud formation and laid the foundation for scientific weather forecasting.

From the description of James Pollard Espy letter to Joseph Henry [manuscript], 1836 July 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870530

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  • Electricity
  • Electricity

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  • Educators
  • Meteorologists

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