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Title: Weather and Weather Instruments For the ...
Publisher: Taylor
Publication Date: 1923
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Fourth Revised Edition. Seller Inventory # 102352
Seller: Yesterday's Books, Richmond, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG-. 5th or later Edition. The book and contents are clean and tight. Covers are lightly scuffed. Seller Inventory # 050280
Seller: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. "Sixth and Revised Edition Comprising Practical Hints for Amateur Weather Forecasters; The Barometer as the Footrule of the Air; The Thermometer and its Family Tree; Humidity-Its Effects on Our Health and Comfort; The Mountains of Cloudland and Rainfall; The Compass-The Sign-Post of the World." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white phtography and drawings with accompanying descriptive captions. A VERY GOOD, clean, tight, scholar/collector-worthy copy. Blue cloth binding with gold gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. Former owner's inked last name on front endpaper. "This book is written with the idea of simplifying the readings of weather instruments to the mind of the layman and is arranged to help him in the forecasting of weather. Weather, since it governs our health, habits, and pleasure, is a topic of such universal interest that it is no wonder the public is following the subject more closely. 136 pages. GA1. Seller Inventory # 006597
Seller: Ken Saunders, Stirling, ON, Canada
illust. with Photo;s (illustrator). 3rd revised. bound in leather, spine showing wear, very good. Seller Inventory # 001043
Seller: Dean's Books, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Name on front flap. Very good inside. Boards good with wear to perimeter. See pictures for further description. Seller Inventory # 1942
Seller: Horsham Rare Books, Horsham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 5th Revised Edition. Illustrated with black & white photographs drawings and diagrams. Very good and sound cloth hardback. No inscriptions. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 137 pages. Seller Inventory # 16928
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 27385361/2
Seller: Rare Book Exchange, Mastic Beach, NY, U.S.A.
8301 1923 FIRST EWDITION 136PP ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER NO DSUT JACKET VERY GOOD CONDITION. STE 238. Seller Inventory # 8301
Seller: CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB, London -- Birr, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later edition, probably 1942. Original cloth hard covers, with gilt titling to front and spine. Moderate handling and toning; old owner's information inside front cover. A little wrinkling to margin of a few leaves. Otherwise, clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated. 137pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 85180h
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the world of weather. Drawing on centuries of observation, the author explores the intricate workings of the atmosphere, revealing the science behind familiar meteorological phenomena like wind, rain, and storms. The book delves into the history of weather forecasting, beginning with ancient myths and proverbs, before tracing the development of key tools like the barometer and the thermometer. This journey culminates in a discussion of the nascent field of meteorological science, highlighting the critical role of early observations in laying the foundation for modern understanding. The author explores the impact of weather on human life, analyzing its influence on human behavior, health, and even social order. The book also emphasizes the importance of local observation, suggesting that even in the face of increasingly sophisticated meteorological tools, individual observations remain essential for accurate forecasting. This book is a testament to the long-standing human fascination with the weather and offers a compelling glimpse into the evolution of our understanding of this powerful force of nature. 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 # 9781333753863_0
Quantity: Over 20 available