The Progress of the Development of the Law of Storms, and of the Variable Winds, With the Practical Application of the Subject to Navigation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Reid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265559138 ISBN 13: 9780265559130

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Navigate by the wind: discover how storms shape winds and routes, and how sailors profit from the science.

This work traces the progress in understanding the Law of Storms and the Variable Winds, with practical guidance for navigation. Drawing on observations from sea and shore, it explains how rotating storms alter trade winds, how barometric changes signal weather, and how seamen can use this knowledge to sail more safely and efficiently. The author connects theory to real-world sailing, offering charts, explanations, and steps to apply wind changes to voyage planning.

Key ideas include how tropical and extra-tropical storms move, how winds veer around storm centers, and why winds behave differently near land and at high latitudes. It also discusses the value of a barometer for sailors and its role in forecasting weather, emphasizing practical decision-making on long voyages and coastal navigation.

• How revolving winds travel and affect wind direction at sea
• How barometric readings relate to approaching or passing storms
• Practical methods to plan routes by wind shifts and storm patterns
• Illustrative charts and real‑world observations to sharpen navigation choices

Ideal for readers interested in historical meteorology, nautical science, and practical seafaring strategies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265559138
• ISBN 13: 9780265559130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 443