Description
With humour and common sense shining through in a book that’s also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by “reading” such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds.
This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds “sit it out” before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.
“Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather.” — The Nation
Table of Contents:
Author’s Note
1. The Human Side of the Weather
2. The Anatomy of Air
3. Air Has Weight
4. Isobars
5. Weather is a Circular Affair
6. Fronts and Masses
7. The Warm Front
8. The Cold Front
9. The Line Squall
10. The Weather Map
11. About Winds
12. The World of Clouds
13. Winds That Do No Good
14. Atmospheric Antics
Reprint of the Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1952 edition.
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