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1886 The Aerial World: A Popular Account of the Phenomena and Life of the Atmosphere
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Description
Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
A new edition of this work.
In the original decorative cloth binding, with gilt fore-edge.
Illustrated with eight chromoxylographic plates (including a frontispiece), a folding colour map, and numerous in-text woodcuts. Collated, complete.
A popular account of the earth's atmosphere, intended by the author as a general view for a wider audience. With chapters covering its physical and chemical properties. With particularly interesting passages that interweave ancient histories and beliefs, such as 'Erroneous Opinions of the Ancients on the Origin of Dew' and 'The Rainbow a Symbol of Divine Favour'.
From Dr. G. Hartwig, a German author of other popular science books including 'The Tropical World' and 'The Polar World'.
Condition
In the original decorative cloth binding. Externally, smart, with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Discolouration and slight damp staining to the spine. With minor speckling to the front and rear boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with scattered spots throughout.
Very Good
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