1812 Book on Weather Prediction
From Adam Weinberger Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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[WEATHER PREDICTION]). TAYLOR, JOSEPH. The Complete Weather Guide: a Collection of Practical Observations for Prognosticating the Weather, Drawn from Plants, Animals, Inanimate Bodies, and Also by Means of Philosophical Instruments. London: for John Harding, 1812. First Edition. Small 8vo, 16 x 9.5 cm. Early calf and marbled boards, somewhatrubbed. The beautiful and unusual engraved folded frontispiece of "Flora's Dial". is present explaining when various flowers close or open. RARE. The book contains a compilation of folklore, scientific observations derived from plant studies, and basic knowledge of barometric instruments. Although it was reprinted multiple times in later years, the initial edition was quite rare. Seller Inventory # 36
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Title: 1812 Book on Weather Prediction
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