The Complete Weather Guide: A Collection Of Practical Observations For Prognosticating The Weather (1813)

Taylor, Joseph

ISBN 10: 1437286232 / ISBN 13: 9781437286236

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Weather Guide: A Collection Of Practical Observations For Prognosticating The Weather (1813)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437286232
• ISBN 13: 9781437286236
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Complete Weather Guide by Joseph Taylor is a comprehensive collection of practical observations and techniques for predicting the weather. Originally published in 1813, this book provides a fascinating insight into the methods used by early weather forecasters to predict the weather. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the study of clouds, winds, and atmospheric pressure, as well as the effects of the moon on the weather. It also includes a detailed guide to the use of instruments such as the barometer and thermometer, and provides advice on how to make accurate weather observations.The Complete Weather Guide is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in the weather, from amateur meteorologists to professional forecasters. It is also a valuable historical document, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early days of weather forecasting. Overall, The Complete Weather Guide is an essential read for anyone with an interest in the weather, offering practical advice and insights into the science of meteorology.Drawn From Plants, Animals, Inanimate Bodies, And Also By Means Of Philosophical Instruments, Including The Shepherd Of Banbury�������s Rules, Explained On Philosophical Principles, With An Appendix Of Miscellaneous Observations On Meteorology, A Curious Botanical Clock.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Description

Written principally for farmers, this 1812 work by the naturalist Joseph Taylor (c.1761-1844) trawls the English countryside for meteorological clues. From the barometrical qualities of chickweed to the activities of bats, ants and oxen, the natural world is transformed into one great forecasting system for the sufficiently observant.