BECQUEREL (Antoine-César), *On Climates and the Influence of - Lot 37

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BECQUEREL (Antoine-César), *On Climates and the Influence of - Lot 37
BECQUEREL (Antoine-César), *On Climates and the Influence of Forested and Non-Forested Soils* Paris, Librairie de Firmin Didot Frères, 1853. In-8, paperback, original printed cover. First edition of this important study devoted to the relationship between forests, soils, and climatic phenomena. A leading scholar, member of the Academy of Sciences, and administrator of the Natural History Museum, Antoine-César Becquerel presents pioneering insights into the influence of forest cover on temperatures, precipitation, atmospheric humidity, and the balance of natural environments. The book brings together meteorological observations, geographical considerations, and statistical data relating to various regions of France, illustrating the growing interest in the 19th century in the interactions between humans, forests, and the climate. It is supplemented by two fold-out maps, including a remarkable general map of ocean currents and a map detailing the climatic and geological phenomena discussed in the text. This copy is preserved in its original binding. The cover is in good condition, with slight signs of wear and a few discreet traces of age. The interior is in very fresh condition, complete with both fold-out maps, with no missing pages or notable tears. An interesting account of early French scientific research on the relationships between the environment, meteorology, and the management of forested areas—a subject of surprising relevance today.
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