Dialogo sopra la generatione de venti, baleni, tuoni, fulgori, fiumi, laghi,…
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"Dialogo sopra la generatione de venti, baleni, tuoni, fulgori, fiumi, laghi,…" by Camillo Agrippa is a scientific publication written during the late Renaissance period. The book presents a dialogue exploring the natural phenomena associated with weather, particularly the generation of winds, storms, and bodies of water, through theoretical discussions among its characters. Agrippa utilizes a philosophical approach to explain these natural occurrences, integrating elements of meteorology and cosmology. The text unfolds as
a conversation primarily between Tiberio and Camillo, where they delve into the causes and effects of various elements in nature. Agrippa describes how winds are generated by the interplay of hot and cold air, the mechanics of storm phenomena like thunderstorms and lightning, and the dynamics of rivers and lakes shaped by rainfall and terrain. Through intricate discussions, Agrippa also addresses seasonal changes, the influence of celestial bodies like the Sun and Moon, and how these elements interact to create the natural world. The work is characterized by its analytical depth, inviting readers to consider the natural order and the underlying principles governing the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Agrippa, Camillo, -1595? |
|---|---|
| Title | Dialogo sopra la generatione de venti, baleni, tuoni, fulgori, fiumi, laghi, valli et montagne |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 33.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Meteorology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17986 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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