Anon - The tempest; or, An account of the nature, properties, dangers, and uses of wind, in various parts - 1848

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A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book...indeed ONLY copy selling worldwide!!!! "The tempest; or, An account of the nature, properties, dangers, and uses of wind, in various parts of the world". Published under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, Appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, in 1848. First edition. Here we have a book that looks at various types of wind including trade winds, whirlwinds, hurricanes, water spouts, and storms in various parts of the world, together with the physics behind the phenomenon of wind. There are 2 full-page maps, 8 full-page b/w illustrations, and numerous in-text b/w illustrations.
Olive green hardboards with a blind stamped decorative border. Minor marks and wear to the boards. Gilt lettering on the spine which has darkened, and is chipped at the top and torn at the bottom and worn along the front hinge.-see photos. All pages are firm and the book is in very good condition. Inside pages a bit toned but very clean,complete! Uncommon. Scarce.

Number of Books

Subject

Geography

Book Title

The tempest; or, An account of the nature, properties, dangers, and uses of wind, in various parts

Condition

Good

Author/ Illustrator

Anon

Publication year oldest item

1848

Height

14.5 cm

Edition

1st Edition

Width

11 cm

Language

English

Original language

Yes

Publisher

Societ Promoting Christian Knowledge

Binding/ Material

Hardback

Number of pages

277

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Anon - The tempest; or, An account of the nature, properties, dangers, and uses of wind, in various parts - 1848

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