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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Defining the Wind: The Beaufort Scale, and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science Into Poetryby Scott Huler
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Defining the Wind is a wonderfully written account of one man’s crusade to learn about what the wind is made of by tracing the history of the Beaufort Scale and its eccentric creator, Sir Francis Beaufort. It’s as much about the language we use to describe our world as it is an exhortation to observe it more closely. Review:“On a scale of 0 to 13, this will blow you away . . . Hang on for a lighthearted romp over two hemispheres, two centuries of discovery, and the consuming passions of two men: Beaufort and Huler.” —Seattle Times Review:“Scott Huler’s obsession with the scale is a match for Beaufort himself. Part history, part textbook, part memoir, Defining the Wind explores how we think about the currents that shape sea and landscapes.” —Los Angeles Times Review:“[A] reminder of why we read science books. . . . Read Huler and you’ll pay more attention to the air moving through your backyard, fluttering leaves, rattling windows . . . compelling, powerful. . . . ” —Boston Globe Review:“To some people, the devil is in the details. But a true researcher will revel in the details. That’s what Mr. Huler joyfully discovered in his investigations, and it shows in every page of this unusual and delightful book.” —Dallas Morning News About the AuthorScott Huler is the author of On Being Brown and A Little Bit Sideways: One Week Inside a NASCAR Winston Cup Race Team. His work is heard regularly on National Public Radio. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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