Autobiographical sketch : manuscript, 1888.

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Autobiographical sketch : manuscript, 1888.

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Approximately half of the autobiographical sketch concerns Ferrel's childhood schooling and his first interest in astronomy after seeing a solar eclipse. The remainder of the sketch concerns his professional career and meteorology work. The letters concern McAdie's request for the autobiographical sketch and include further biographical information.

13 leaves ; 32 cm. or smaller.

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Ferrel, William, 1817-1891

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Meteorologist, of Washington, D.C. From the description of William Ferrel papers, 1857-1899. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19647009 ...

McAdie, Alexander, 1863-1943

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McAdie (1868-1943) graduated from Harvard in 1885 and taught meteorology at Harvard. From the description of Papers of Alexander G. McAdie, 1915-1948 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76973106 ...