The Old Farmer S Almanac Book Of Weather Lore

Discusses the season, clouds, rain, rainbows, thunder, and lightning, and evaluates the validity of folklore concerning the weather.

Love it or hate it, we all obsess about the weather! The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Notebook is a must-have item for every weather enthusiast. Log daily weather details from wind speed to temperature and more as well as noting details about observable weather events. With room for four years of daily records, weather observers will collect loads of fascinating data about the goings on outside their windows. Weather history, lore, and truisms and stunning weather-related color photographs sprinkled throughout the pages will keep record keepers entertained, even when the weather keeps them indoors.

Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac! Long recognized as North America's most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.

The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.

Brought to you by America's favorite weather specialists, The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar showcases Mother Nature's splendor and severity with stunning photos from around the world, including . . . A fogbow in Missouri Noctilucent clouds over London A lenticular cloud in Norway A tornado in Serbia and more! Complementing each image is a fact about a historic weather event, an explanation of a weather phenomenon related to the photo, and timeless weather lore in the form of a saying or proverb. Features also include: Major U.S. and Canadian holidays and celebrations Moon phases (new, quarters, full), including traditional full-phase names like Full Strawberry Moon and Full Harvest Moon Solar and lunar eclipses Previous and next month grids on each month's calendar page for easy reference 2024 and 2025 year-at-a-glance calendars for preplanning Convenient size to fit and be enjoyed almost anywhere: 10-7/8"W x 8-3/8"H; opens to 10-7/8"W x 16-3/4"H Special bonus charts: How to Measure Wind Speed, Cooling/Heating Degree Days, The Origin of Day Names, and How to Find the Day of the Week for Any Given Date Makes a great gift! This calendar is the perfect accompaniment to The Old Farmer's Almanac's famous weather predictions for North America, which can be found in The Old Farmer's Almanac annual publication or at Almanac.com/weather. Want more? Also enjoy these other beautiful 2024 calendars from The Old Farmer's Almanac: Gardening, Moon, Country, Everyday (page-per-day), and Planner.

The first issue appeared when George Washington was president. Ever since, Americans have turned to The Old Farmer's Almanac for a yearly dollop of homespun wit, tried-and-true advice, amazing trivia, and, of course, remarkably accurate weather predictions. Editor Judson Hale has revisited two centuries' worth of back issues, and culled the most revealing, remarkable, entertaining, and irreverent articles, advertisements, and essays. The result is an enduring treasury of tips, cures, recipes, and curios -- and a fascinating, nostalgic journey through American folk history. Here's some of the unpredictable information you'll find in this first-ever Old Farmer's Almanac anthology: -- The lowdown on how a pig may have provoked the War of 1812. -- A fail-safe method for hypnotizing a lobster. Time-tested tips on how to find the perfect mate. A "sure-fire" remedy for the common cold. And much more, including the answer to that age-old question Which came first, the chicken or the egg? -- A report on the first case of artificial insemination by a bullet. Illustrated with more than three hundred cartoons, photographs, woodcuts, and movie stills, and leavened with intriguing historical sidelights -- including how Abraham Lincoln used the Almanac to free a wrongly accused murderer -- this one-of-a-kind collection is a book you'll dip into again and again whenever you need a lift, a laugh, or a bright idea. "From the Trade Paperback edition.

Features remarkable weather events, facts, folklore, and fun for each day. A great companion to the famous long-range weather forecasts published annually in The Old Farmers Almanac.