9780282626778 - The Law of Storms: The True Principle of the Law of Storms, Practically Arranged for Both Hemispheres (Classic Reprint) de Sedgwick, James (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a concise and practical guide to the Law of Storms, a theory which elucidates how to identify, track, and avoid hurricanes. The author provides clear diagrams to illustrate the theory and offers detailed instructions on how to act when caught in a storm. The book was written in 1852, following a series of devastating hurricanes in the Indian Ocean. The author, a sea captain, developed his theory based on his observations and experiences at sea. The book is divided into two sections, one for the Southern Hemisphere and one for the Northern Hemisphere. In each section, the author provides a general description of the Law of Storms, followed by specific instructions on how to avoid the vortex of a storm. The book also includes a discussion of the theory's broader implications and its significance for understanding the behavior of hurricanes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.