A fascinating look at weather, including a wealth of unusual proverbial
and naturalist lore. Makes the vagaries of the weather comprehensible,
from the point of view of naturalists, and both modern and ancient
meteorologists. Describes several natural barometers, and explains the
basis of some old-time weather lore. Can one predict rain from the
behavior of insects, birds, or other animals? Was there a Great Flood?
The author addresses these and many other fascinating questions in
entertaining, nontechnical language. Incorporates historical information
based on records from past centuries to the present. Illustrated.