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Weather Wisdom: Being an Illustrated Practical Volume Wherein... by Albert Lee Doubleday 1976 First Edition
Title: Weather Wisdom: Being an Illustrated Practical Volume Wherein Is Contained Unique Compilation and Analysis of the Facts and Folklore of Natural Weather Prediction
Author: Albert Lee
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday 1976
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0385110162
Size: 5.5 X 8.5 * 180 pages
Synopsis: From the jacket:
• Sick of getting rained on (or snowed hailed on, or even hurricaned on) when the weatherman is predicting fair skies ahead?
• For a change, would you like to know when to carry your umbrella and smile smugly when all around you are getting drenched?
It's all spelled out for you here in this handy almanac: all the natural indicators of the weather-from the cows lying in the field, to the shapes of the clouds, to the pain in Grandpa's game leg-and why they are so accurate.
The folklore of weather in America is vast, handed down from the early settlers, the farmers, the sailors, the Indians, the pioneers-and WEATHER WISDOM explains how this folk wisdom developed and what the facts are behind it. Albert Lee shows why sheep scatter in fair weather, why old bones and bunions act up before a storm, and why it never (well, hardly ever) rains on
Yom Kippur. Mr. Lee discusses the responses of plants to approaching weather turnabouts, insect activity, bird indicators, animal reactions, and even fish (which do bite more before wet weather). He even discusses the sky signs, and how weather can be forecast by studying the appearances of the sun, the moon, the clouds, and the stars.
Illustrated with more than two dozen original charts and line drawings, WEATHER WISDOM is a wise and practical guide to natural weather prediction and the great folk heritage of rural America.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
For buyers outside the U.S. please contact me to arrange shipping.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Weather Wisdom: Being an Illustrated Practical Volume Wherein Is Contained Unique Compilation and Analysis of the Facts and Folklore of Natural Weather Prediction
Author: Albert Lee
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday 1976
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0385110162
Size: 5.5 X 8.5 * 180 pages
Synopsis: From the jacket:
• Sick of getting rained on (or snowed hailed on, or even hurricaned on) when the weatherman is predicting fair skies ahead?
• For a change, would you like to know when to carry your umbrella and smile smugly when all around you are getting drenched?
It's all spelled out for you here in this handy almanac: all the natural indicators of the weather-from the cows lying in the field, to the shapes of the clouds, to the pain in Grandpa's game leg-and why they are so accurate.
The folklore of weather in America is vast, handed down from the early settlers, the farmers, the sailors, the Indians, the pioneers-and WEATHER WISDOM explains how this folk wisdom developed and what the facts are behind it. Albert Lee shows why sheep scatter in fair weather, why old bones and bunions act up before a storm, and why it never (well, hardly ever) rains on
Yom Kippur. Mr. Lee discusses the responses of plants to approaching weather turnabouts, insect activity, bird indicators, animal reactions, and even fish (which do bite more before wet weather). He even discusses the sky signs, and how weather can be forecast by studying the appearances of the sun, the moon, the clouds, and the stars.
Illustrated with more than two dozen original charts and line drawings, WEATHER WISDOM is a wise and practical guide to natural weather prediction and the great folk heritage of rural America.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
For buyers outside the U.S. please contact me to arrange shipping.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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