The Air and its Ways
The Air and its Ways by Napier Shaw, published by Cambridge University Press on May 21, 2015, is a comprehensive exploration of atmospheric science. This edition, comprising 286 pages, presents a selection of essays and lectures by the pioneering British meteorologist, originally published in 1923. The work focuses on the physical explanation of atmospheric circulation and includes Shaw’s Rede Lecture for 1921, delivered at Cambridge University, alongside discussions on the application of meteorology to agriculture.
Readers will find numerous illustrative figures, detailed charts, and maps that enhance the understanding of the topics covered. The book delves into subjects such as weather, nature, and the history of science, making it a valuable resource for those interested in meteorology and earth sciences. Shaw’s insights into atmospheric phenomena provide a historical context that enriches the study of meteorology, appealing to both enthusiasts and scholars in the field.
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Originally published in 1923, this book was written by the pioneering British meteorologist Napier Shaw (1854-1945). It presents a selection of Shaw’s essays and lectures dealing with ‘the physical explanation of the atmospheric circulation’, including his Rede Lecture for 1921, delivered at Cambridge University. Additionally, there are some papers on the ‘application of meteorology to agriculture’. Numerous illustrative figures, including detailed charts and maps, are incorporated throughout the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in meteorology and the history of science.
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