A comprehensive guide to American weather patterns written by one of the country's leading meteorologists of the late 19th century. Greely explains the science behind various phenomena and provides vivid descriptions of some of the most extreme weather events in US history, from the Great Blizzard of 1888 to deadly tornado outbreaks. A fascinating read for anyone interested in both the science and the dramatic power of weather. 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.