Weather Forecasting: The Country Way - Softcover

Page, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140051546 ISBN 13: 9780140051544

Publisher: Penguin, 1981

Synopsis

You might know that a herd of cows lying down can indicate rain, but what can goats, rabbits and even fish tell you about the weather? And while a red sky at night is a shepherd’s delight, what might a rainbow in the evening mean to a cricketer?

This delightful little book is peppered with amusing asides and explains how to forecast weather by observing natural barometers like animal behaviour, plant growth and the wind, clouds, stars and moon. Robin Page demonstrates that, by applying common sense to country lore, you’ll find it far easier to decide whether to head out for a 10-mile hike or stay tucked up by the fire with a cocoa!

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Review

Good light reading, it is spiced with amusing asides and pretty pictures (New Scientist)

Synopsis

You might know that a herd of cows lying down can indicate rain, but what can goats, rabbits and even fish tell you about the weather? And while a red sky at night is a shepherd's delight, what might a rainbow in the evening mean to a cricketer? This delightful little book is peppered with amusing asides and explains how to forecast weather by observing natural barometers like animal behaviour, plant growth and the wind, clouds, stars and moon. Robin Page demonstrates that, by applying common sense to country lore, you'll find it far easier to decide whether to head out for a 10-mile hike or stay tucked up by the fire with a cocoa!

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140051546
• ISBN 13: 9780140051544
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80