Isbn: 9781332004461 - weather folk-lore and local weather signs: prepared under the direction of willis chief moore, chief weather bureau (classic reprint) (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 encyclopedic volume traces the evolution of weather folklore from its mythical origins in antiquity to its role in the development of modern meteorology. The author examines the scientific basis for common weather-related proverbs and beliefs, and provides an overview of local weather signs specific to different regions of the United States. From ancient observations of wind, clouds, and atmospheric pressure to the latest developments in weather forecasting, this book explores the fascinating interplay between human experience, superstition, and scientific discovery in the study of weather. 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.…