Weather Lore: Sun, Moon & Stars. The Elements - Sky, Air, Sound, Heat

Inwards, Richard

ISBN 10: 1906506388 / ISBN 13: 9781906506384

Published by Papadakis Dist A C, 2013

About this Item

volume II, no dust jacket as issued No dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.

Seller Inventory # mon0000287373

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Weather Lore: Sun, Moon & Stars. The Elements - Sky, Air, Sound, Heat
• Publisher: Papadakis Dist A C
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906506388
• ISBN 13: 9781906506384
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

• A charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering aspects of the weather including, the sun, moon, stars and elements such as the sky, air, sound and heat
• Redesigned with illustrations and drawings throughout
• A topical title featuring aspects including the weather, the elements and climate change

Weather Lore: A Collection of Proverbs, Sayings and Rules Concerning the Weather, Volume II is a charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering aspects of the weather including: the sun, eclipse, moon, stars, comets, meteors, aurora, sky, air, sound and heat. This new edition has been completely redesigned and is fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout.

Contents: Sun; Eclipse; Moon; Stars; Comet; Meteors; Aurora; Sky; Air; Sound; Heat.

About the Author

Richard Inwards was born in 1840, and lived a fascinating life travelling the world in his capacity as a manager of international mining projects. After settling in England he became joint editor of the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society. He became president of the society in 1894.