The invention of clouds

Hamblyn, R.

3.70 out of 5 stars

253 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 0330391941 ISBN 13: 9780330391948

Published by Picador, 2001

Language: English

Condition: Used - Fine Hardcover

Save for Later

Sold by Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom

Association Member:

PBFA

AbeBooks Seller since January 26, 2016

Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Condition: Used - Fine

Price:

US$ 16.30

US$ 28.95 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

Biography of Luke Howard, who developed a nomenclature for the forms of clouds. viii, 292 pp. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Seller Inventory # 34824

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

The invention of clouds

Publisher

Picador

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0330391941

ISBN 13

9780330391948

Binding

Hard covers, dust jacket

Edition

1st UK edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

Seller catalogs

Biographies

About this title

Synopsis

The Invention of Clouds takes as its focus a specific scientific advance of the early nineteenth century, but it also addresses other issues of the day, such as culture, religion, aesthetics, literature etc. At the time such things werent divided into separate disciplines, a mentality that is reflected by the book itself.

About the Author

Richard Hamblyn was born in 1965 and is a graduate of the universities of Essex and of Cambridge, where he wrote a doctoral dissertation on the early history of geology in Britain. He lives and works in London.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Established in 2008, Acanthophyllum Books specialises in out-of-print and rare books in the natural sciences, especially botany. Its name is taken from a group of spiny plants inhabiting the highlands of south-west Asia. We are members of the Provincial Booksellers' Fairs Association, observe their professional standards, and exhibit regularly at PBFA book fairs.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Acanthophyllum Books
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All items are offered subject to prior sale.
Any items held to be unsatisfactory may be returned, providing such
returns are notified to us in advance.
Any contract arising from an order is made under British law.
Title to any goods does not transfer from the seller until payment is
received in full.
All items are priced in Pounds Sterling.
Unless instructed otherwise all dispatches will be insured for all risks.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing up to 0.9 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Payment is also accepted by PayPal.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 12 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 28.95	US$ 31.58

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.