The Weather Companion: An Album of Meteorological History, Science, and Folklore
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Book Overview
A fascinating look at weather, including a wealth of unusual proverbial and naturalist lore. Makes the vagaries of the weather comprehensible, from the point of view of naturalists, and both modern and ancient meteorologists. Describes several ""natural barometers,"" and explains the basis of some old-time weather lore. Can one predict rain from the behavior of insects, birds, or other animals? Was there a Great Flood? The author addresses these and many other fascinating questions in entertaining, nontechnical language. Incorporates historical information based on records from past centuries to the present. Illustrated.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471620793
ISBN13:9780471620792
Release Date:October 1988
Publisher:Trade Paper Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.0" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Interesting Possibilities
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is not a professional meteorological source and should not be read as one. It is however an excellent catalyst for curiousity and although I found it did not answer all my questions, it approached weather legend with scientific results which, though they were not extensive studies, presented possibilites for further studies. The Weather Companion is a book for the beginner in meterorology of for a meteorologist who wishes to explore a different aspect of the weather. Plants and animals have natural indicators of current and possibly future weather, this book brings up a topic which should studied further. INTERESTING READ.....DO NOT USE FOR SERIOUS RESEARCH OR PROJECTS without additional information.
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