Heaven's Breath: A Natural History of the Wind (New York

Heaven's Breath: A Natural History of the Wind (New York Review Books Classics)

Wind is everywhere and nowhere. Wind is the circulatory system of the earth, and its nervous system, too. Energy and information flow through it. It brings warmth and water, enriches and strips away the soil, aerates the globe. Wind shapes the lives of animals, humans among them. Trade follows the path of the wind, as empire also does. Wind made the difference in wars between the Greeks and Persians, the Mongols and the Japanese. Wind helped to destroy the Spanish Armada. And wind is no less determining of our inner lives: the fÃ¶hn, mistral, sirocco, Santa Ana, and other â€œill windsâ€ of the world are correlated with disease, suicide, and even murder.

Heavenâ€™s BreathÂ is an encyclopedic and enchanting book that opens dazzling new perspectives on history, nature, and humanity.
Country USA
Brand New York Review Books
Manufacturer NYRB Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781681373690
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2019-08-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781681373690

Heaven's Breath: A Natural History of the Wind (New York Review Books Classics)