Defining the Wind: The Beaufort Scale, and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science into Poetry
by Scott Huler
A history of the Beaufort Scale and the admiral who turned wind measurement into a lasting blend of science and poetry.
About This Book
Defining the Wind examines the Beaufort Scale, a system for measuring wind force developed in the early nineteenth century.
The book traces the scale's origins and its lasting influence on both scientific practice and everyday language.
Scott Huler highlights how the scale bridged empirical observation with descriptive expression.
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