Bibliograph

Snow, a scientific and cultural exploration, Giles Whittell

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Snow, a scientific and cultural exploration, Giles Whittell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-236) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Snow

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1126540125

Responsibility statement

Giles Whittell

Sub title

a scientific and cultural exploration

Summary

Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister's life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics

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