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100 1 _aRocha Peixoto,
_d1866-1909
245 1 3 _aOs Cataventos
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-05
508 _aProduced by Rita Farinha (This file was produced from images generously made available by BDAlentejo (Biblioteca Digital do Alentejo)
520 _a"Os Cataventos" by Rocha Peixoto is a detailed exploration of Portuguese folk meteorology and the cultural significance of wind vanes, written in the early 20th century. The book examines traditional weather predictions based on various indicators such as wind direction, cloud patterns, and local lore associated with specific times of the year. It is a thematic journey into the interplay between nature and local knowledge, showcasing how rural communities interpret their environment. In this book, Rocha Peixoto presents a rich tapestry of observations and anecdotes about how people in Portugal utilized wind vanes and other simple instruments to forecast the weather. Through anecdotes and folkloric wisdom, the text explores local customs and proverbs linked to meteorological phenomena. Peixoto elaborates on the historical evolution of wind vanes as both functional tools and decorative elements, detailing their aesthetic significance in architectural contexts. The book serves as both a scientific inquiry and an homage to Portuguese cultural heritage, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between nature, weather, and everyday life in rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWeather -- Folklore
653 _aWeather vanes -- Portugal
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49367
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