Synopsis
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Meteorology inH istory as set out in the introductory volume of this Manual the conclusion was arrived at that the primary need of the science was a sufficient knowledge of the facts about the atmosphere in its length and breadth and thickness to furnish a satisfactory representation of the general circulation and its changes. The present volume is intended to provide the reader with the means of making himself acquainted with the nature and extent of the material which is available for satisfying that need. In the first place the normal general circulation and its seasonal changes are represented by maps, tables and diagrams, with references to the original sources for further details. Next the transitory changes are dealt with, first by considering the results of the purely arithmetical methods of chronology, periodicity and correlation, and secondly by the results of the graphic methods of the weather-map in combination with the autographic records of the meteorological observatory. Incidentally we should like to call attention to remarkable evidence of the effectiveness of the maps in the case of pressure, notwithstanding their small size. It will be found on p. 213. The tables and diagrams which are added to supplement the information contained in the maps are only samples of many possible compilations. Their number and extent are necessarily limited by the considerations which control the size of the volume. In so far as those tables and diagrams are successful they will recall the suggestion of the preface to the first volume, of an encyclopaedia or dictionary which would embody information of that character for all parts of the world. If each year a part were brought up to date the whole would constitute a permanent work of reference to which a student could turn for information now accessible only to the few privileged persons who live within easy a
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
Présentation de l'éditeur
This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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