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Pointer, John

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. . .

1723

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Year of publication
1723
Place of printing
Oxford. L. L. for S. Wilmot
Author
Pointer, John
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Nature - General Climate
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [20 x 12]; [xii], 76 pp, engraved initials. 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. A picture of this book is 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.