John Dalton

Meteorological Observations and Essays

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1793, this little-known book of meteorological observations launched the scientific career of natural philosopher John Dalton.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9781108184489
• ISBN-10: 1108184480
• Artikelnr.: 33138663

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Part I: 1. Of the barometer
2. Of the thermometer
3. Of the hygrometer
4. Of rain-gauges
5. Observations on the height of the clouds
6. Account of thunder-storms and height of the clouds
7. Observations on the winds at Kendal and Keswick, for five years
8. Account of the first and last appearance of snow each winter
9. Account of bottom-winds on Derwent lake
10. Account of the Aurorae Boreales seen at Kendal and Keswick for five years
11. On magnetism, and the variation of the needle
Addenda to the observations on the Aurorae Boreales
Part II: 1. On the atmosphere, its constitution, figure, height, etc.
2. On winds
3. On the variations of the barometer
4. On the relation between heat and other bodies
5. On the temperature of different climates and seasons
6. On evaporation rain, hail, snow, and dew
7. On the relation between the barometer and rain
8. On the Aurora Borealis
General rules for judging of the weather
Appendix, containing additional notes on different parts of the work.