Folklore of American Weather
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- Synopsis
- In preparing this unusual book of American weather sayings and beliefs, Eric Sloane has made a painstaking effort to separate the true from the false, investigating origins and separating the many truly valuable pieces of weather lore from superstition, or what he calls "jackass jingles." As Mr. Sloane makes clear, folklore can be a very loose term used to cover a lack of knowledge of the very thing that folklore means: many things are passed off as folklore that are plain mistakes or inventions. Following general introductory remarks, Mr. Sloane has arranged his findings in an alphabetical folklore dictionary, enabling the reader to find readily the signs involving stars, wind, dew, rain, or whatever else he wishes. After each entry is a symbol indicating whether it is true (T), false (F), or possible (P). Thirty-five drawings by the author clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative new book by America's favorite weather expert.
- Copyright:
- 1963
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 76 Pages
- Publisher:
- Duell, Sloan and Pierce
- Date of Addition:
- 03/29/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Eric Sloane
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
- Submitted By:
- Shelley L. Rhodes
- Proofread By:
- Kari G
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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