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Defining the Wind : The Beaufort Scale & How a 19th Cent Admiral by S Hyler hcdj
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- ISBN
- 9781400048847
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1400048842
ISBN-13
9781400048847
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6067556
Product Key Features
Book Title
Defining the Wind : the Beaufort Scale, and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science Into Poetry
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Measurement, General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-025973
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"[An] enchanting stroll through maritime and science history . . . [Huler is] a charming guide." -New York Times Book Review "Huler writes with self-deprecating wit, and . . . he captures the Beaufort scale's 'open-hearted intellectual decency.'" -The New Yorker "On a scale of 0 to 13, this will blow you away . . . Hang on for a lighthearted romp over two hemispheres, two centuries of discovery, and the consuming passions of two men: Beaufort and Huler." -Seattle Times "Scott Huler's obsession with the scale is a match for Beaufort himself. Part history, part textbook, part memoir,Defining the Windexplores how we think about the currents that shape sea and landscapes." -Los Angeles Times "[A] reminder of why we read science books. . . . Read Huler and you'll pay more attention to the air moving through your backyard, fluttering leaves, rattling windows . . . compelling, powerful. . . . " -Boston Globe "To some people, the devil is in the details. But a true researcher will revel in the details. That's what Mr. Huler joyfully discovered in his investigations, and it shows in every page of this unusual and delightful book." -Dallas Morning News From the Trade Paperback edition., "[An] enchanting stroll through maritime and science history . . . [Huler is] a charming guide." -New York Times Book Review "Huler writes with self-deprecating wit, and . . . he captures the Beaufort scale's 'open-hearted intellectual decency.'" -The New Yorker "On a scale of 0 to 13, this will blow you away . . . Hang on for a lighthearted romp over two hemispheres, two centuries of discovery, and the consuming passions of two men: Beaufort and Huler." -Seattle Times "Scott Huler's obsession with the scale is a match for Beaufort himself. Part history, part textbook, part memoir, Defining the Wind explores how we think about the currents that shape sea and landscapes." -Los Angeles Times "[A] reminder of why we read science books. . . . Read Huler and you'll pay more attention to the air moving through your backyard, fluttering leaves, rattling windows . . . compelling, powerful. . . . " -Boston Globe "To some people, the devil is in the details. But a true researcher will revel in the details. That's what Mr. Huler joyfully discovered in his investigations, and it shows in every page of this unusual and delightful book." -Dallas Morning News From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Decimal
551.51/8
LC Classification Number
QC933.H85 2004
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