Weather Lore

Author : Tristan Gooley
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781615191550

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The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley Pdf

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Secret World of Weather and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, learn to tap into nature and notice the hidden clues all around you Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen for. Adventurer and navigation expert Tristan Gooley unlocks the directional clues hidden in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, plant growth, and the habits of wildlife. Rich with navigational anecdotes collected across ages, continents, and cultures, The Natural Navigator will help keep you on course and open your eyes to the wonders, large and small, of the natural world.

Author : Richard Inwards
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108077620

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Weather Lore by Richard Inwards Pdf

Published in 1893, this is the second edition of an entertaining and fascinating collection of proverbs, rhymes and sayings about the weather.

Author : Edward F. Dolan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Weather
ISBN : PSU:000017522571

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The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Weather Lore by Edward F. Dolan Pdf

Discusses the season, clouds, rain, rainbows, thunder, and lightning, and evaluates the validity of folklore concerning the weather.

Author : Leslie Alan Horvitz Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Weather
ISBN : 1845660935

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Essential Book of Weather Lore by Leslie Alan Horvitz Staff Pdf

The author has extracted the science from the hearsay in hundreds of weather-related aphorisms and facts from around the world, from blood rain in ancient Rome to hungry polar bears in a rapidly warming Arctic.

Author : Cindy Day
Publisher : Nimbus+ORM
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771084307

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Grandma Says by Cindy Day Pdf

Discover the meaning behind 80 weather-related sayings from one of Canada’s top meteorologists. On Cindy Day’s grandmother’s farm, the weather wasn’t predicted with a computer or official forecast but by accumulated wisdom and careful observation. Cindy’s grandma was a constant prognosticator, making predictions about the weather that more often than not, proved correct! Grandma Says is a collection of 80 weather-related sayings that Cindy recalls from her grandmother. Now CTV Atlantic’s meteorologist, Cindy explains the science behind this traditional weather lore, and over 40 accent illustrations complement the text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Weather
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011721776

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Weather Lore by Anonim Pdf

Author : Various
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9791041987368

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A Medley of Weather Lore by Various Pdf

"A Medley of Weather Lore" is a diverse collection that draws upon various sources to explore the fascinating realm of weather-related wisdom and folklore. Compiled by various contributors, this medley weaves together a tapestry of traditional beliefs, proverbs, and observations related to weather patterns. Within the pages of this compilation, readers can anticipate encountering a mosaic of cultural insights, regional traditions, and practical wisdom passed down through generations. Weather lore encompasses a blend of meteorological observations and cultural interpretations, providing a unique perspective on how communities historically understood and navigated the ever-changing atmospheric conditions. The medley include snippets of proverbial wisdom, seasonal indicators, and anecdotes that reflect the intimate connection between humanity and the natural elements. By exploring this compilation, readers are invited to delve into the rich tapestry of weather-related beliefs that have shaped communities and influenced daily life across different cultures.

Author : Ruth Binney
Publisher : F+W Media, Inc.
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781446356777

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Wise Words and Country Ways Weather Lore by Ruth Binney Pdf

An enthralling book that not only satisfies our fascination for lost wisdom of our ancestors but also indulges the British obsession with the weather. Probably the best known country saying of them all is 'red sky at night, shepherd's delight'. Wise Words and Country Ways Weather Lore presents us with dozens more similar, but largely now forgotten, words of wisdom that are imbued with a centuries-old understanding of the patterns of British weather, seasonal changes and the behavior of plants and animals around us. It has highly relevant content for an age where we all feel we have lost touch with the patterns of nature.

Author : Albert Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Weather
ISBN : CORNELL:31924062815083

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Weather Wisdom by Albert Lee Pdf

Author : M. E. S. Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Weather
ISBN : UCAL:$B50816

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A Medley of Weather Lore by M. E. S. Wright Pdf

Author : Edward B. Garriot
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Weather
ISBN : 9780898755763

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Weather Folk-Lore and Local Weather Signs by Edward B. Garriot Pdf

"Evening red and morning gray, two sure signs of one fine day." science and folk-lore, with the "science" as a predominating matter let us know How to tell the weather from: clouds, dew, mist, haze, fog, wind, stars, rainbows, rain, hail, birds, animals, insects, fish and plants. The wisdom acquired from our ancestors has been perpetuated in the form of trite sayings or proverbs. Many of these sayings are polished gems of weather lore, others have lost their potency by transfer to foreign lands where dissimilar climatic conditions obtain, and a large proportion have been born of fancy and superstition. This book separates from the mass of available data the true sayings that are applicable to the United States, and combines the material thus collected with reports on local weather signs that have been officially and specially prepared by observers of the United States Weather Bureau.

Author : Carole Garbuny Vogel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761319009

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Weather Legends by Carole Garbuny Vogel Pdf

Native American tales are set against scientific facts to explain how thunder, tornadoes, sunlight, rainbows, and other weather phenomena come into existence.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Folklore
ISBN : MSU:31293100502446

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Weather Lore by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eric Sloane
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486443577

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Eric Sloane's Weather Book by Eric Sloane Pdf

"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 In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor 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.

Author : Jan Golinski
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226302065

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British Weather and the Climate of Enlightenment by Jan Golinski Pdf

Enlightenment inquiries into the weather sought to impose order on a force that had the power to alter human life and social conditions. British Weather and the Climate of Enlightenment reveals how a new sense of the national climate emerged in the eighteenth century from the systematic recording of the weather, and how it was deployed in discussions of the health and welfare of the population. Enlightened intellectuals hailed climate’s role in the development of civilization but acknowledged that human existence depended on natural forces that would never submit to rational control. Reading the Enlightenment through the ideas, beliefs, and practices concerning the weather, Jan Golinski aims to reshape our understanding of the movement and its legacy for modern environmental thinking. With its combination of cultural history and the history of science, British Weather and the Climate of Enlightenment counters the claim that Enlightenment progress set humans against nature, instead revealing that intellectuals of the age drew characteristically modern conclusions about the inextricability of nature and culture.