History of the Signal Service - William Babcock Hazen - Bog

History Of The Signal Service: With Catalogue Of Publications, Instruments And Stations is a book written by William B. Hazen that provides a comprehensive account of the Signal Service in the United States. The Signal Service was a branch of the U.S. Army responsible for providing weather forecasts and other meteorological information to the military and civilians. The book covers the history of the Signal Service from its inception in the mid-19th century to its expansion and eventual transformation into the National Weather Service in the early 20th century. It includes details about the various instruments and equipment used by the Signal Service, as well as a catalogue of publications and stations that were operated by the service.The author, William B. Hazen, was a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and served as the Chief Signal Officer during the Civil War. He was instrumental in the development and expansion of the Signal Service and his firsthand experience and knowledge of the organization make this book an authoritative and informative resource on the subject.Overall, History Of The Signal Service: With Catalogue Of Publications, Instruments And Stations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of meteorology and the development of weather forecasting in the United States.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.