Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical and meteorological analysis of the unique climate of the island of Madeira. As a steppingstone for invalids seeking relief from their ailments in a healthy climate, the island of Madeira and its weather have been the subject of increasing curiosity since the beginning of the 19th Century, yet many of the island's unusual atmospheric phenomena remain unexplained. The author, an experienced astronomer, meteorologist, and traveler, spent the summer of 1881 observing the island's cloud formations, humidity, vapor, temperature, wind, and rain, providing comprehensive tables of data in his analysis. Beyond a detailed comparison of Madeira's climate to that of Lisbon, Jerusalem, and Scotland, the author also tackles many questions on the meteorological uniqueness of the island. The book concludes that Madeira's anomalous weather patterns are a result of its geographical position and unique geological features, which trap a warm ocean current that significantly increases the island's humidity and cloud cover, thereby moderating the range of both daily and seasonal temperature and leading to a remarkably equable climate unlike any other in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333581220_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333581220
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333581220
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)