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PIDDINGTON, Henry Conversations about Hurricanes for the use of plain sailors
Smith, Edler and Co., London, 1852,
PIDDINGTON, Henry. Conversations about Hurricanes for the use of plain sailors. London: published by Smith, Elder & Co. and sold by all nautical and scientific booksellers, 1852. Pp. (2),[i]-vi,[1]-109,(3). Illustrated. 8vo, original green pressed cloth with gilt lettering to front and blank spine. An educational volume, written in the format of a series of lectures and discussions, by the British-Indian scientist and meteorologist, who served asa commander in the marine service in the East Indies prior to his scientif ic career. The bulk of Piddington's research was paid to studying the science of weather (one of the earlier sciences to embrace meteorology in earnest at this time). His pre-eminent work was the 1848 "The Sailor's Horn-book for the Law of Storms", which provided ample information to sailors in regards to the reading of the development of storms, particularly "cyclones", aterm which he coined in that work. This volume, contains the discussions o f "Mr Helmsley Senior" (an old naval officer), "Captain Wrongham" (an old master of a merchantman), "Mr Severn" (a mate of a merchantman who has just obtained a command", and "George Helmsley" (nephew to Mr. Helmsley, a youngmate of a merchantman, just out of his apprenticeship), with topics rangin g from the formation of hurricanes, determining the likely tracks these storms will follow, and seamanship methods to be adopted by experienced sailors whenever they may happen to be caught in a particularly violent hurricane. With numerous mathematical formulae. Includes two ribbon-tied celluloid compass cards in pockets on each paste-down. Boards slightly soiled, front inner hinge cracked, some edge-bumping, paper label near head of spine, occasional marginal foxing, else vg. 350.00
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PIDDINGTON, Henry Gesprekken over Orkanen: Eene Duidelijke en Vatbare Handleiding voor den Zeeman
C.F. Stemler, 1853,
PIDDINGTON, Henry. Gesprekken over Orkanen : Eene Duidelijke en Vatbare Handleiding voor den Zeeman, om niet alleen alle Ronddraaijende Stormen te Leeren Vermijden, Maar ook om er Dikwijls Voordeel van te Trekken door het Opzoeken van len Gunstigen Wind. Vrij Vertaald uit het Engelsch door S. van Delden. Amsterdam: C.F. Stemler, 1853. Pp 131, folding chart at rear. 8vo, printed boards. A series of eight dialogues presenting the author's pioneering work on cyclonic storms at sea. Quite heavily worn with chipping to spineand front corners, inner hinges repaired, very small tears to hinges of fo lding plates, boards soiled, occasional light soiling internally, remains of bookplate, else good. 300.00
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