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The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

Gavin Pretor-Pinney

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The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

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Unveiling the ethereal beauty of the sky's sculptures.

Ever look up at the sky and feel a sense of wonder? "The Cloudspotter's Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney combines science with poetry as it journeys through the history and types of clouds. This book gives depth to your sky-gazing adventures and connects you to the ever-changing canvas above us. It's a delightful encounter with the art and science of clouds for anyone who enjoys nature's daily spectacle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

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ISBN: 9780399532566
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Date of Publication: 2006-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 2655 readers)

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Complemented by striking photographs and line drawings, a witty and eclectic study of clouds captures the character of these natural phenomena while discussing the science behind the different types of clouds, what they mean in terms of climate and weather, their history, and artistic and cultural fascination with their ephemeral beauty.
 

Unveiling the ethereal beauty of the sky's sculptures.

Ever look up at the sky and feel a sense of wonder? "The Cloudspotter's Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney combines science with poetry as it journeys through the history and types of clouds. This book gives depth to your sky-gazing adventures and connects you to the ever-changing canvas above us. It's a delightful encounter with the art and science of clouds for anyone who enjoys nature's daily spectacle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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