Abstract
IN some respects the volume before us may be considered as the sequel to its equally sumptuous companion “The Forces of Nature.” For the ordinary reader must have some acquaintance with physics intelligently to follow the disentanglement of the various forms of energy—the mingled play of which give rise to the phenomena of meteorology. Nevertheless, M. Flaminarion writes so lucidly and pleasantly, that a totally unscientific person can read this work with enjoyment and instruction. On the other hand it contains much that will be of interest to the man of science, as well as to the mere dilettante.
The Atmosphere.
Translated from the French of Camille Flammarion, edited by James Glaisher, &c. (London: Sampson Low and Co., 1873.)
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BARRETT, W. Flammarion's Atmosphere . Nature 8, 22–24 (1873). https://doi.org/10.1038/008022b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/008022b0