Observations upon the climate of Uckfield, constituting a meteorological record for the district from 1843 to 1870J. and A. Churchill, 1871 - 239 pàgines |
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Pàgina 6
... barometer is suspended 146 feet above the level of the sea , and its readings recorded once a day . All necessary corrections have been ap- plied to the readings of the several instruments . Rainfall was measured at nine o'clock , and ...
... barometer is suspended 146 feet above the level of the sea , and its readings recorded once a day . All necessary corrections have been ap- plied to the readings of the several instruments . Rainfall was measured at nine o'clock , and ...
Pàgina 7
... eternity , unity , and omnipotence of the Godhead was no new invention , or con- fined to the Jewish nation , but the creed of the wisest of their own philosophers and poets . CHAPTER I. BAROMETER - PRESSURE OF THE ATMOSPHERE . THE 7.
... eternity , unity , and omnipotence of the Godhead was no new invention , or con- fined to the Jewish nation , but the creed of the wisest of their own philosophers and poets . CHAPTER I. BAROMETER - PRESSURE OF THE ATMOSPHERE . THE 7.
Pàgina 8
Charles Leeson Prince. CHAPTER I. BAROMETER - PRESSURE OF THE ATMOSPHERE . THE barometer is an instrument constructed for the purpose of ascertaining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere , by which means we are enabled to ascertain ...
Charles Leeson Prince. CHAPTER I. BAROMETER - PRESSURE OF THE ATMOSPHERE . THE barometer is an instrument constructed for the purpose of ascertaining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere , by which means we are enabled to ascertain ...
Pàgina 9
... barometer informs us of what is taking place in the upper regions of the atmosphere , and seldom , at first , in that stratum which is nearest the earth . At or near the level of the sea , atmospheric pressure is about fifteen pounds to ...
... barometer informs us of what is taking place in the upper regions of the atmosphere , and seldom , at first , in that stratum which is nearest the earth . At or near the level of the sea , atmospheric pressure is about fifteen pounds to ...
Pàgina 10
Charles Leeson Prince. sions of the barometer , admits of no doubt . The barometer is one of the most useful of philosophical instruments to the gentleman , the farmer , and the mariner . It should always be borne in mind that its ...
Charles Leeson Prince. sions of the barometer , admits of no doubt . The barometer is one of the most useful of philosophical instruments to the gentleman , the farmer , and the mariner . It should always be borne in mind that its ...
Frases i termes més freqüents
amount of ozone April Aratus atmosphere August Aurora Borealis autumn brook lands Buxted cold coldest commenced considerable continued covered by cloud crops December December 29 depth of rain dew point drought easterly expect rain fall of rain February freezing point frequent frosts at night frosts occurred heat heavy showers highest temperature hoar frost Isfield James Glaisher January July June less lightning Little Horsted lunar halo March Maresfield maximum temperature mean temperature mild month the weather N.E. wind neighbourhood night temperature November observed October overcast ozone parish perature phthisis prevalence of N.E. PROGNOSTICS rain and hail rain fell rainfall remarkable scarcely season September severe frost severe gale severe thunder storm shade sharp frosts showers of rain slight frosts snow summer temperature fell temperature was nearly thermometer throughout the month thunder storms occurred ture Uckfield unusually vegetation warm warmest Westerly winds winds were variable winter ΙΟ
Passatges populars
Pàgina 125 - Glaz'd over, in the freezing ether shine. The frighted birds the rattling branches shun, That wave and glitter in the distant sun. When if a sudden gust of wind arise, The brittle forest into atoms flies...
Pàgina 125 - While through the ice the crimson berries glow. The thick-sprung reeds the watery marshes yield Seem polished lances in a hostile field. The stag in limpid currents, with surprise Sees crystal branches on his forehead rise, The spreading oak, the beech, and towering pine, Glazed over, in the freezing ether shine.
Pàgina 23 - SWALLOW The gorse is yellow on the heath, The banks with speedwell flowers are gay, The oaks are budding, and, beneath, The hawthorn soon will bear the wreath, The silver wreath, of May.
Pàgina 31 - From oak to oak they run with eager haste, And wrangling share the first delicious taste Of fallen ACORNS ; yet but thinly found Till the strong gale has shook them to the ground.
Pàgina 125 - Ere yet the clouds let fall the treasured snow, Or winds begun through hazy skies to blow. At evening a keen eastern breeze arose ; And the descending rain unsullied froze. Soon as the silent shades of night withdrew, The ruddy morn...
Pàgina 225 - Bethlem-star, her face unveils, When o'er the mountain peers the Sun, But shades it from the vesper gales. Among the loose and arid sands The humble Arenaria creeps; Slowly the purple star expands, But soon within its calyx sleeps.
Pàgina 53 - Scoresby, in his account of the arctic regions, observes that when the sun's rays "fall upon the snow-clad surface of the ice or land, they are in a great measure reflected, without producing any material elevation of temperature; but when they impinge on the black exterior of a ship, the pitch on one side occasionally becomes fluid while ice is rapidly generated at the other.
Pàgina 29 - Distinction low'rs its crest, The master, servant, and the merry guest, Are equal all ; and round the happy ring The reaper's eyes exulting glances fling, And, warm'd with gratitude, he quits his place, With sunburnt hands and...
Pàgina 215 - When clouds appear like rocks and towers. The earth's refreshed by frequent showers.
Pàgina 27 - The rising vapours catch the silver light ; Thence fancy measures, as they parting fly, Which first will throw its shadow on the eye, Passing the source of light ; and thence away, Succeeded quick by brighter still than they.