Sloane instructs readers how to glean climate information by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. A beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of enlightening lore for outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone who has ever wondered whether to take an umbrella when leaving the house. 87 illustrations.
Author's Note1. The Human Side of the Weather2. The Anatomy of Air3. Air Has Weight4. Isobars5. Weather is a Circular Affair6. Fronts and Masses7. The Warm Front8. The Cold Front9. The Line Squall10. The Weather Map11. About Winds12. The World of Clouds13. Winds That Do No Good14. Atmospheric Antics
SLOANE, Sloane, Thomas O. Sloane, Berkeley) Sloane, Thomas O. (Professor Emeritus of Rhetoric, Professor Emeritus of Rhetoric, University of California