Publisher's Synopsis
First published in 1893, this work by Edward B. Garriott examines the role of weather lore in the lives of ordinary people. Garriott discusses a variety of weather-related beliefs and practices, such as predicting the weather based on the behavior of animals or the appearance of the sky. He also explores the scientific basis of these beliefs and how they have been influenced by cultural factors. This engaging book provides a fascinating glimpse into the folk wisdom of the past.
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