""Tales of the Winds"" delves into the enchanting and influential world of global winds, exploring their profound impact on nature, culture, and human history. Each chapter in this captivating book focuses on a different wind, from the gentle Zephyr to the powerful Typhoon, unraveling their unique characteristics, origins, and effects.
Through engaging narratives and vivid descriptions, the book paints a rich tapestry of how these winds have shaped landscapes, influenced weather patterns, and woven themselves into the fabric of human experience. It covers the Sirocco's dust-laden warmth that impacts the Mediterranean region, the Trade Winds that have guided explorers across oceans, and the Monsoon winds that bring life-giving rains to South Asia, among others.
""Tales of the Winds"" goes beyond scientific explanations, offering a blend of historical context, cultural significance, and personal anecdotes. It highlights how these winds have inspired myths, traditions, and stories across different cultures, shaping everything from agriculture to art. The book underscores the winds' role in environmental changes and their crucial place in human history and society.
By presenting a mix of empirical data and cultural narratives, ""Tales of the Winds"" provides a comprehensive and engaging look at these invisible forces of nature. It invites readers to appreciate the winds not only as meteorological phenomena but as influential characters in the ongoing story of our world.
By:
Ayir Dee Imprint: Pinky Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 272g ISBN:9798227159618 Pages: 182 Publication Date:07 August 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active