Reading the Weather

Longstreth, Thomas Morris, 1886-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 259K words
Chapters: 26

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Reading the Weather by Thomas Morris LongstrethAuthor: Longstreth, Thomas Morris, 1886-,Language: English, Class: QC: Science: Physics, Release Date: Apr 17, 2012

Editor's review

Written by Thomas Morris Longstreth, this is a book on weather observation and meteorological knowledge for general readers, classified under physics and meteorology in the Project Gutenberg catalog. The title "Reading the Weather" states its central aim: teaching how to interpret weather changes through the sky, cloud formations, and natural signs. As an early twentieth-century work of popular meteorology, it preserves the perspective and manner of expression of its era's efforts to popularize meteorological knowledge, with accessible language and an emphasis on observation and practice. For readers interested in traditional weather observation methods, the history of popular meteorology, or English public-domain science writing, this book offers a valuable text. Readers may compare the traditional observational experience in the book with modern meteorological science to appreciate how knowledge has evolved. It is well suited as an introductory reader for English-language popular science reading and an interest in weather observation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in weather observation and popular meteorology
Learners who wish to encounter early science writing through English extensive reading
Readers studying the history of popular meteorology and science communication
Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy judging weather by clouds and natural signs

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking modern professional meteorology textbooks with data and formulas
Beginners who expect a Chinese translation and find English reading difficult
Practical readers looking for tools for immediate, precise weather forecasts

Reading tips

While reading, keep an observation log of local weather changes and compare it with the book's descriptions to deepen understanding.
Compare the book's traditional judgment methods with modern weather forecasts, noting differences in knowledge.
As English popular-science extensive reading, summarize key observation points and terminology after each section.
Before outdoor activities, read the relevant chapters and practice the observational method of "reading the weather."

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Can this book replace modern weather forecasts?

No. This is an early work of popular meteorology focused on traditional observation methods and weather interpretation; it does not have the precision or tools of modern weather forecasting. It is better suited as a supplement for popular-science reading and observational interest, not as a practical basis for forecasting.

Is this book suitable for meteorology majors?

It can serve as supplementary reading on the history of popular meteorology and science communication, helping readers understand how early meteorological knowledge was popularized. But for systematic professional knowledge and formula training, modern meteorology textbooks should be chosen; this book cannot replace professional courses.

How difficult is the English?

This is an early twentieth-century English popular-science work; the language is accessible but carries period-specific habits of expression. Readers with intermediate English reading ability can complete extensive reading with a dictionary; beginners are advised to try one chapter first to assess the difficulty before deciding.

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About the author

Longstreth, Thomas Morris, 1886- Author · American · 1886

Longstreth, Thomas Morris (born 1886) was an American author whose biographical details are only sparsely recorded in publicly available sources. According to the existing information, only one of his works is held in the Chinese-language library collection, namely Reading the Weather. The book deals with the observation and understanding of weather phenomena and is a popular-science work aimed at general readers, reflecting the author's effort to present meteorological knowledge in an accessible manner. Owing to limited sources, it is difficult to provide further information about his education, career, or other writings. Overall, Longstreth is known to Chinese readers mainly through this weather-themed volume, whose style is informative and suited to readers interested in weather and natural phenomena.