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The Invention of Clouds

How an Amateur Meteorologist Forged the Language of the Skies

(Autor) Richard Hamblyn
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This volume tells the story of shy Quaker Luke Howard, and his pioneering work in 1802 to define what had hitherto seemed random and mysterious structures - clouds. It also focuses on other issues of the day, such as religion, aesthetics and literature.

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Editorial:
Pan Macmillan
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780330391955
Año de publicación:
2010
Fecha publicación:
4 de Junio de 2010

Richard Hamblyn

Richard Hamblyn is a British author known for his work "The Invention of Clouds," which explores the history of meteorology and the life of Luke Howard. His writing style is engaging and informative, blending science and storytelling seamlessly. Hamblyn's contributions to literature include shedding light on the intersection of science and culture.

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