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The Shepherd of Banbury's Rules to Judge of the Changes of the Weather, Grounded on Forty Years' Experience

By John Claridge
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A shepherd explains how forty years of rural observation yield practical rules for forecasting weather, describing signs from animals, plants, clouds, and celestial bodies, and contrasting experiential knowledge with instrument-based measurements. He offers methods that predict changes from a day to several months, evaluates why hygrometers and barometers have limits for distant forecasting, and interprets animal and plant behavior as natural tokens of atmospheric change. The work also outlines causes and nature of wind, rain, and snow, and gives guidance for applying these signs to agriculture, travel, and daily life.

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John Claridge

John Claridge was an English shepherd and weather prognosticator, best known for his work "The Shepherd of Banbury's Rules to Judge of the Changes of the Weather, Grounded on Forty Years' Experience." In this notable book, Claridge compiled traditional weather lore and observations gathered over decades, providing insights into the natural signs that indicate weather changes. His practical approach to meteorology reflects the rural life and agricultural practices of his time, making his work a valuable resource for understanding historical weather forecasting methods. Claridge's contributions highlight the intersection of folk knowledge and early scientific inquiry.

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