Papers on the Eastern and Northern Extensions of the Gulf Stream
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book is a landmark study of the Gulf Stream and the interconnected global currents that comprise the Atlantic Ocean's thermal system. The author, a renowned geographer known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field, meticulously compiles primary observations from scientific expeditions and data from the 18th century onward, and fuses them with his own insights, to illuminate the true and complex nature of the Gulf Stream. The author presents a formidable case, supported by reams of data, that the Gulf Stream's warm waters reach all the way to the coasts of Europe, a theory that was discounted by many of his contemporaries. The book explores the historical evolution of our understanding of the Gulf Stream, from its humble beginnings to the present-day theories, and in doing so reveals how its influence extends far beyond simple oceanic circulation: it has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on the climate and weather patterns of the Northern Hemisphere. 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.…
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- Title
- Papers on the Eastern and Northern Extensions of the Gulf Stream
- Author
- E. R. Knorr
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332026702
- ISBN 13
- 9781332026708
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- Geography
This translated collection presents the valuable papers on the eastern and northern extensions of the Gulf Stream, drawn from German sources and published for a 1870s U.S. Hydrographic Office audience. It tracks temperatures, currents, and the relationship between ocean flow and climate, with charts and observations from whaling regions and polar seas. The work is grounded in field notes, shipboard measurements, and careful comparisons of instruments and scales, offering a practical view of how early ocean science linked currents to navigation and weather.
The book compiles the German-era research into a single English edition, highlighting the methods, findings, and debates of the time. It emphasizes the role of maritime observations for understanding oceanic thermal structure, the Gulf Stream’s boundaries, and the interaction with polar waters. Readers gain a window into 19th‑century oceanography, including how data were collected, reduced, and interpreted for shipping and scientific inquiry.
- Accounts of deep-sea temperatures and isothermal patterns across the North Atlantic
- Descriptions of shipboard soundings, bottom samples, and microfossil findings
- Discussions of the Gulf Stream’s influence on northern European climate and navigation
- Context for polar and ocean-current research from multiple expeditions
Ideal for readers of historical oceanography, maritime science, and Arctic exploration, this edition provides a clear view of early efforts to map and understand the Gulf Stream and its northern reach.
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