This new edition
of Eric Sloane’s classic folksy history of American weather combines
two Sloane books, Eric Sloane’s Almanac and Weather Forecaster
(1955) and Folklore of American Weather (1963). Filled with
traditional weather sayings and beliefs, this book passes on to
a new generation the skills needed to forecast weather from observing
the winds, the clouds, the moon and more. The almanac is first and
here the author takes the reader through a year of weather, one
week at a time, while describing his activities on Weather Hill
and the remodeling of his old farmhouse. Weather folklore follows
and includes a listing of folk sayings related to weather, along
with an indication of whether the author believes them to be true,
false, or possibly true. Charmingly written and rich with old-time
lore, this two-for-one reprint is a treat for weather enthusiasts
young and old.
247 pages.
6 x 9. Over 100 of the author’s hand-drawn illustrations. Soft cover.
$14.95. (2005) ISBN 0896586804
