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4 unusual facts about James Pollard Espy


James Pollard Espy

After leaving the University in 1808 he taught an academy at Cumberland, Maryland.

For the fictional character, see The Magicians of Xanth.

He studied law and practiced that profession four years at Xenia, Ohio.

Nephelescope

A nephelescope is a device invented by James Pollard Espy to measure the drop in temperature of a gas from a reduction in pressure; originally used to explore the formation of clouds.



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