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Wilson A. Bentley: The Snowflake Man
URL: http://www.snowflakebentley.com/

Description:
A site dedicated to the Vermont farmer who "attracted world attention with his pioneering work in the area of photomicrography, most notably his extensive work with snow crystals (commonly known as snowflakes)." It features articles, a FAQ, a message board, and links. (Bentley also inspired Snowflake Bentley, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal for illustration.)

Publisher:
Jericho Historical Society

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Bentley, W. A. (Wilson Alwyn), 1865-1931
Meteorologists
People
Photomicrography
Snowflakes
Snowflakes -- Photographs

LII Database Information:
Record 15399 created by Tom McGibney on 03/15/2002
Last modification on 12/11/2008
Published: 03/15/2002  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15399