"Fascinating . lively and readable, The Invention of Clouds accomplishes that rare feat of changing the reader's perception of the world." -- The Economist "Beguiling . Hamblyn has drawn a vivid portrait of the rage for science that flourished in England early in the century." -- The New York Times "This beguiling book is as eccentric as its subject, exploring not just Howard and his ensuing fame, but also the artistic, scientific, and intellectual atmosphere of the early nineteenth century . Endearing." -- The Arizona Republic "A beautifully written book." -- Forbes "An enthusiastic account .

packed with fascinating trivia." -- Entertainment Weekly "A grand story." -- Scientific American "A fascinating peek into a time when people not only paid to hear scientific and philosophical lectures, but cheered loudly and enthusiastically at them." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution " The Invention of Clouds is the true story of a shy young Quaker, Luke Howard, and his pioneering work to define what had been random and unknowable: clouds . Although his work is still the basis of modern meteorology, Howard himself has been overlooked. Richard Hamblyn's concise work--party history of science, party cultural evocation--is a detailed and informative examination of Howard's life." -- Physical Sciences Digest of Clouds is the true story of a shy young Quaker, Luke Howard, and his pioneering work to define what had been random and unknowable: clouds . Although his work is still the basis of modern meteorology, Howard himself has been overlooked.

Richard Hamblyn's concise work--party history of science, party cultural evocation--is a detailed and informative examination of Howard's life." -- Physical Sciences Digest of Clouds is the true story of a shy young Quaker, Luke Howard, and his pioneering work to define what had been random and unknowable: clouds . Although his work is still the basis of modern meteorology, Howard himself has been overlooked. Richard Hamblyn's concise work--party history of science, party cultural evocation--is a detailed and informative examination of Howard's life." -- Physical Sciences Digest of Clouds is the true story of a shy young Quaker, Luke Howard, and his pioneering work to define what had been random and unknowable: clouds . Although his work is still the basis of modern meteorology, Howard himself has been overlooked. Richard Hamblyn's concise work--party history of science, party cultural evocation--is a detailed and informative examination of Howard's life." -- Physical Sciences Digest.