The Hurricane Guide by William Radcliff Birt
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"The Hurricane Guide" by William Radcliff Birt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book intends to explore the connection between rotating storms and atmospheric waves while providing invaluable observational instructions for sailors to avoid the centers of hurricanes. It is structured methodically to educate readers on the phenomena associated with storms and atmospheric conditions. At the start of "The Hurricane Guide," the author introduces his objective of illustrating
how atmospheric waves relate to rotating storms. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these meteorological phenomena for sailors, offering practical guidance based on careful observations of barometric data. The opening chapters lay foundational concepts, outlining how changes in wind and atmospheric pressure can signal the approach of severe storms. The author aims to equip mariners with the knowledge necessary to navigate safely during turbulent weather conditions by carefully tracking these indicators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Birt, William Radcliff, 1804-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Hurricane Guide Being an Attempt to Connect the Rotary Gale or Revolving Storm with Atmospheric Waves. |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Traversi, Janet Blenkinship, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Storms |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18534 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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