The Forms of Water in Clouds & Rivers Ice & Glaciers

The Forms of Water in Clouds & Rivers Ice & Glaciers by John Tyndall is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 234 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

The Forms of Water in Clouds & Rivers, Ice & Glaciers (1873) by John Tyndall explores the physical properties and transformations of water in nature. Aimed at a general audience, the book explains how water changes form—becoming clouds, rain, rivers, ice, and glaciers—through processes like evaporation, condensation, freezing, and melting. Tyndall discusses the science behind weather, the structure of snowflakes, glacier movement, and the water cycle. Blending clear scientific explanations with vivid observations from his Alpine travels, Tyndall makes complex natural phenomena accessible, highlighting water's central role in shaping Earth's climate and landscapes through physical forces and natural laws.

Book details

• Author: John Tyndall
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 234
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1899

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The Forms of Water in Clouds & Rivers Ice & is written by John Tyndall.

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