Climatic Changes: Their Nature and Causes

audiobook

Climatic Changes: Their Nature and Causes

by Ellsworth Huntington, Stephen Sargent Visher

EN·~9 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the authors

Ellsworth Huntington

Ellsworth Huntington

1876–1947

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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Stephen Sargent Visher

1887–1967

A wide-ranging American geographer, climatologist, and prolific writer, he spent decades studying regions, weather, and the landscapes of Indiana. His career connected field science, teaching, and an unusually large body of published work.

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