PREFACE.
THIS Work (first published in 1860; re-issued in 1868, and long out of print) will be found to contain a great variety of statements in the nature of facts, assertions, and predictions concerning the weather. Brevity has been deemed essential to its usefulness, and this consideration has excluded all references to authorities. The strict accuracy of every proposition advanced is not guaranteed; everything must be taken quantum valcat; still, it is hoped that nothing palpably unsound will be found herein.
When a rule has any known exceptions, such exceptions are not treated of unless they have some reference to England.
The section devoted to the barometer has been largely drawn from Admiral Fitzroy's voluminous writings, whilst from Buchan's Meteorology and Steinmetz's Weathercasts some useful information has also been derived.
I shall always be glad to receive corrections and suggestions calculated to increase the usefulness of the book.
East-Bourne,
- Sussex.
