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The Weather Book

- A Manual of Practical Meteorology

About The Weather Book

Robert Fitzroy (1805-65), the Commander of HMS Beagle who took on Charles Darwin as the Ship's naturalist, made his most important scientific contribution as first Director of the Meteorological Office. This work of 1863 gives an account of 'weather forecasting' (his own coinage) and proposals for future developments.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108048309
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 516
  • Published:
  • April 25, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 216x139x35 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 670 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of The Weather Book

Robert Fitzroy (1805-65), the Commander of HMS Beagle who took on Charles Darwin as the Ship's naturalist, made his most important scientific contribution as first Director of the Meteorological Office. This work of 1863 gives an account of 'weather forecasting' (his own coinage) and proposals for future developments.

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