Originally published in 1891, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and science of weather forecasting in the United States. This volume covers the development of weather forecasting techniques, the establishment of the Weather Bureau, and the application of weather data to various fields, including agriculture and transportation. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of weather forecasting or the science of meteorology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.