The Clouds And Fogs Of San Francisco (1912) - Alexander Mcadie - Bog

The Clouds and Fogs of San Francisco is a book written by Alexander McAdie in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the weather patterns and climatic conditions of San Francisco, focusing specifically on the city's famous fog and cloud cover. McAdie, who was a meteorologist and former chief of the United States Weather Bureau in San Francisco, provides detailed descriptions of the various types of clouds and fogs that are common in the area, as well as the factors that contribute to their formation and dissipation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of San Francisco's weather. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's climate and the factors that make it unique, including its location on the coast and its topography. Subsequent chapters focus on specific types of clouds and fogs, such as advection fog, radiation fog, and stratus clouds, and provide detailed explanations of how they form and how they affect the weather in the region.The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to illustrate the various types of clouds and fogs that are discussed. In addition, McAdie provides a historical perspective on San Francisco's weather, including information on notable weather events that have occurred in the city over the years.Overall, The Clouds and Fogs of San Francisco is a comprehensive and informative study of the weather patterns and climatic conditions of one of America's most iconic cities. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in meteorology or the history of San Francisco.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.