Reading the Weather by T. Morris Longstreth

"Reading the Weather" by T. Morris Longstreth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the principles of meteorology, aiming to demystify weather patterns and phenomena while empowering readers to observe and interpret the signs of changing weather conditions themselves. It emphasizes a rational approach to understanding the complexities of the atmosphere and offers practical insights for people who spend time outdoors. At the start of the book, Longstreth introduces the importance of scientific inquiry in understanding weather, contrasting it with historical superstitions surrounding atmospheric phenomena. He discusses key concepts such as the structure of the atmosphere, the roles of anticyclones and cyclones in our climate, and the significance of observing sky signs and winds for accurate weather predictions. The opening portion sets the foundation for a systematic exploration of meteorological principles, encouraging lay readers to engage with the science underpinning everyday weather changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Longstreth, T. Morris (Thomas Morris), 1886-1975
Photographer Warren, Richard F.
LoC No. 15022983
Title Reading the Weather
Credits E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class QC: Science: Physics
Subject Weather forecasting
Category Text
eBook-No. 39466
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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