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Observations on the Climate of Ireland, and Researches Concerning Its Nature From Very Early Periods to the Present Time (Classic Reprint): With ... to the Inhabitants and Friends of the Country - Softcover
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Exploring Ireland’s climate and its practical ties to farming This work examines how weather, winds, and rainfall shape life in Ireland, with practical notes on farming, plant science, and rural economy. It weaves meteorology, botany, and agricultural insight into a historical view from the early modern period to the present.
Two concise sections frame the topic: first, how the atmosphere affects health, growth, and daily work; second, how plant structure and soil influence crops like flax. The text also discusses the role of science in improving agriculture, and it offers recommendations for field experiments, seed inspection, and systematic weather observation to guide farmers and policymakers.
- Learn how the weather and winds influence farming decisions and crop outcomes.
- Discover early ideas on plant anatomy, soil, and how these affect flax production.
- See practical proposals for field experiments, seed selection, and weather recording.
- Understand how rural economy and science can cooperate to improve agriculture.
Ideal for readers of agricultural history, Ireland’s climate, and the study of early scientific approaches to farming and the land.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex interactions between the atmosphere, land, and sea around the island of Ireland. Set against the backdrop of national and international scientific debates, it brings together a collection of observations on weather, climate, and human activities that serve as a fascinating insight into the groundbreaking scientific thought of the 18th and 19th centuries when modern meteorology was being born. A series of essays and papers explore topics such as global weather patterns, the influence of the moon, solar spots, and the harvest moon on the climate, as well as the effect of forestry on rainfall and drainage. They also investigate the broader subject of climate change and conclude that Ireland's climate has not altered substantially over many centuries. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, climatology, and the natural history of the island of Ireland. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282672003_0
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