Dr richard hamblyn is a postdoctoral research fellow at nottingham university, england. Richard hamblyns the invention of clouds is a fascinating book that looks at the history of how clouds were classified into the types by which we know them today eg cirrus, altostratus, cumulus, it centres on luke howard, the meteorologist who first came up with a properly workable and universal cloud classification there had been other attempts, but they hadnt been successful. I will always be grateful to richard hamblyn for taking the time to research this aspect of science history and to write the invention of clouds. The art of science by richard hamblyn pan macmillan. Books by richard hamblyn author of the invention of clouds. Richard hamblyn studied at the universities of essex and cambridge, where he wrote a doctoral dissertation on 18thcentury topographical writing. The invention of clouds is the true story of a shy young quaker, luke howard, and his pioneering work to define what had been random and unknowable. Richard hamblyn s most popular book is the invention of clouds.
The book covers the history, science and art of clouds, including the. Richard hamblyn has 15 books on goodreads with 95 ratings. Richard hamblyn born 1965 is a british environmental writer and historian. The invention of clouds tells the extraordinary story of an amateur meteorologist, luke howard, and his groundbreaking work to define what had hitherto been random and unknowable structuresclouds. How an amateur meteorologist forged the language of the skies by richard hamblyn 4jun2010 paperback richard hamblyn on. In december 1802, luke howard delivered a lecture that was to be a defining point in natural history and meteorology. How an amateur meteorologist forged the language of the skies 2001, picador, isbn 9780330391955. He is currently the writer in residence at the environment institute at ucl and lives in london.
How an amateur meteorologist forged the language of the skies by richard hamblyn 2001 i recently read the. Four events that changed the world by hamblyn, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard hamblyn charts howards life from obscurity to international fame, and back to obscurity once. How an amateur meteorologist forged the language of the skies. Richard hamblyns concise workparty history of science. His first book, the invention of clouds 2001 told the story of luke howard, the amateur meteorologist who named the clouds in 1802. A book about art, literature, science and meteorology. Although his work is still the basis of modern meteorology, howard himself has been overlooked. The invention of clouds by richard hamblyn goodreads. The invention of clouds is the true story of luke howard, t. The art of science showcases not only readable translations of key scientific ideas but situates those ideas in their cultural and historical context independent books by.
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