
audiobook
by Ellsworth Huntington, Stephen Sargent Visher
In this thoughtful survey, the authors trace the rhythm of Earth’s climate across centuries, showing how recurring patterns of frosts, droughts, and warm spells shape the natural world. Drawing on data from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, they illustrate the interplay between atmospheric conditions and the planet’s geological history. The narrative balances rigorous scientific analysis with clear explanations that make complex ideas accessible.
Beyond weather, the book examines how shifts in climate intersect with tectonic movements, sea‑level changes, and the evolution of ecosystems, even touching on the impact on human societies. Positioned as a companion to a study of weather and sunspots, it highlights the growing unity among scientific disciplines in the early twentieth century. Listeners will appreciate a richly illustrated journey that connects past climatic episodes to the forces that continue to mold our environment.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (564K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Robin Monks, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2011-10-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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A Yale geographer and explorer, he wrote widely about climate, civilization, and the forces he believed shaped human history. His books capture both the curiosity and the controversies of early 20th-century geography.
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