Peter Moore
The Weather Experiment: The Pioneers who Sought to see the Future
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099581673
- author:
- Peter Moore
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage (7 April 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Weather Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Weather Experiment: Pioneers Who Sought to See the Future by Peter Moore. In an era when storms were seen as evidence of divine wrath, a group of pioneering meteorologists dared to challenge conventional wisdom. Drawing inspiration from the Enlightenment, they embarked on a quest to unlock the secrets of the atmosphere. This gripping account explores the lives and achievements of Luke Howard, Francis Beaufort, James Glaisher, Samuel Morse, and Admiral Robert FitzRoy, who together formed the foundation of modern meteorology. Their work was marked by innovation and perseverance, as they overcame treacherous obstacles to develop groundbreaking technologies that would revolutionise weather forecasting. From the classification of clouds to the transmission of weather warnings via the electric telegraph, their discoveries paved the way for a deeper understanding of the natural world.
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