A Rational Account of the Weather, Shewing the Signs of its Several Changes and Alterations, Together with the Philosophical Reasons of Them. Collected Not Only from Common Observations, but Chiefly from Some of the Most Approv'd Authors. .
by POINTER, John;
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Oxford, L. L. for S. Wilmot, 1723, First edition. . later decorative full calf, with designs on both covers in blind, raised bands with gilt rules, a few ink marginal notes by a previous scholar and some interesting notes on rear endpaper, very good in fine and attractive binding. . 8vo [20 x 12]; [xii], 76 pp, engraved initials. . An early attempt at weather forecasting based on observations of nature, winds, signs, barometer readings, etc., with some old sayings on the weather to further help the forecasts. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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- Horizon Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- J11431
- Title
- A Rational Account of the Weather, Shewing the Signs of its Several Changes and Alterations, Together with the Philosophical Reasons of Them. Collected Not Only from Common Observations, but Chiefly from Some of the Most Approv'd Authors. .
- Author
- POINTER, John;
- Format/Binding
- Later decorative full calf, with designs on both covers in blind, raised bands with gilt rules, a few ink marginal notes by a pr
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford, L. L. for S. Wilmot, 1723, First edition.
- Size
- 8vo [20 x 12]; [xii], 76 pp, eng
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nature - General;
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