Our Atmosphere (Early Environmental) by Theo Loebsack (First Edition) (1961)
Language: English
Published by Mentor Books, New York, 1961
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Bob "The Bookman" DePino, ORLANDO, FL, U.S.A.Bob "The Bookman" DePino
AbeBooks seller since July 14, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 20.37
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Our Atmosphere is a mid-century popular-science book by German natural scientist Theo Loebsack, translated into English and published as a Mentor Book in 1961. It presents an accessible, wide-ranging exploration of Earth's atmosphere, focusing on its structure, behavior, and the dramatic phenomena it produces. Loebsack explains atmospheric circulation, jet streams, mirages, storms, volcanic emissions, climate patterns, and the protective role of the atmosphere in sustaining life. The book blends scientific explanation with vivid descriptions of natural wonders, such as the "flying carpet" jet stream, polar mirages, and volcanic gas chemistry. It also touches on astronomy and planetary evolution, linking atmospheric science to broader cosmic processes. The text is supported by 16 pages of illustrations, including early high-altitude rocket photographs of Earth - a novelty for the era. As a Mentor Book, it was aimed at general readers, students, and science enthusiasts, offering a digestible introduction to meteorology and atmospheric physics during a period when public interest in space, weather, and climate was rapidly growing. tight, clean, no stamps, no writing. Paperback edition. 190 pages. Dimensions: 4" by 7". Published by Mentor Books, New York. 1st printing, 1961. B&W illustrations. B&W photographs. Multi-Color binding. Cover defect(s): Some chipping. Page defect(s): Some damp-staining or slight water damage. 0.5 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Science & Technology / Environmental Science / Climate Change. (B034).…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Our Atmosphere (Early Environmental) by Theo Loebsack (First Edition) (1961)
- Author
- Theo Loebsack
- Publisher
- Mentor Books, New York
- Publication year
- 1961
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 0.5 pounds
- Dimensions
- 4" x 7"
- Seller catalogs
- Climate Change, Environmental Science, Science & Technology
Bob "The Bookman" DePino
ORLANDO, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 14, 2024
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| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.31 | £ 13.88 |
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After 50 years of collecting books, magazines, games, advertising, antiques and memorabilia, it is now time to retire and sell my collections. I hope you find something you will enjoy.
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