"Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur" is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to introduce the foundational principles of meteorology and the operation of meteorological equipment to the general public. Authored by P. R. Jameson, this work serves as an accessible entry point for those interested in understanding atmospheric phenomena and the science of weather forecasting. The book provides detailed explanations of various instruments, including barometers, thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges, ...
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"Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur" is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to introduce the foundational principles of meteorology and the operation of meteorological equipment to the general public. Authored by P. R. Jameson, this work serves as an accessible entry point for those interested in understanding atmospheric phenomena and the science of weather forecasting. The book provides detailed explanations of various instruments, including barometers, thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges, detailing how they function and how to interpret their readings. It covers essential topics such as air pressure, humidity, temperature fluctuations, and the formation of storms, offering readers the tools to become informed observers of the natural world. By bridging the gap between professional science and the curious layperson, "Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur" remains a significant historical resource for hobbyists and students of earth science. With its clear instructions and focus on empirical observation, the text emphasizes the value of systematic record-keeping and the importance of localized weather study. This guide is an essential addition for anyone interested in the history of scientific instrumentation or the development of amateur meteorology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $20.50, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Legare Street Press.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $13.42, like new condition, Sold by Tom Costin rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horsham, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1923 by Taylor Instrument Companies.
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Fine. Illustrated with black & white photographs drawings and diagrams. Very good and sound cloth hardback. No inscriptions.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 137 pages.
Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $25.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $28.96, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bensenville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
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Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $45.95, very good condition, Sold by bibliophonics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rapid River, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1944 by Taylor Instrument Companies.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" Tall. Signed by Subject Early printing. Stated Sixth and Revised Edition; 1923 and 6-44 at copyright. Signed by Norman Sperling at front endpaper. Sperling is noted as being the primary co-designer of the Astroscan-the most popular telescope ever. Dk blue buckram (cloth) boards, gilt embossed cover title and design, spine titles, lt. shelf wear. Cover gilt image of clouds coming over mtn. peak. Heavy stock coated pages, fine. Bind fine; hinges intact. Many photoplates of instruments with description. The 6th edition Comprising Practical Hints for Amateur Weather Forecasters; The Barometer as the Footrule of the Air; The Thermometer and its Family Tree; Humidity-Its Effects on Our Health and Comfort; The Mountains of Cloudland and Rainfall; The Compass-The Sign-Post of the World. Profusely illustrated in black-and-white phtography and drawings with accompanying descriptive captions. This book is written with the idea of simplifying the readings of weather instruments to the mind of the layman and is arranged to help him in the forecasting of weather. Weather, since it governs our health, habits, and pleasure, is a topic of such universal interest that it is no wonder the public is following the subject more closely. 136 pages. Insured post.
Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $97.00, good condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Taylor Instrument Companies.
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137p. Ex-library. A dark purple cloth hardcover book in good condition. No library marks on exterior; however, the spine text is slightly rubbed out and the edges are a bit shelf-worn. Library stamps on endpapers and a few inner pages. Side edge of text block is dampstained and wrinkled. However, the text is clean and the binding is tight. Nicely readable copy. From the title page: "Comprising practical hints for amateur weather forecasters, the barometer as the footrule of the air, the thermometer and its family tree, humidity-its effect on our health and comfort, the mountains of cloudland and rainfall, the compass-the sign-post of the world." Contains many black and white illustrations and diagrams.
Add this copy of Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur to cart. $37.00, good condition, Sold by Riverow Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Owego, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by Taylor Instrument Companies.
