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188 Words for Rain
A delightfully damp tour of the British Isles, led by natural forces (an official BBC Weather book)
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- 320 pages
- Reading time
- 12 hours
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Exploring the rich tapestry of British weather vocabulary, Alan Connor delves into over one hundred unique terms for rain, each reflecting the culture and history of its region. Through humorous anecdotes and personal experiences, he reveals the quirks of the British obsession with precipitation, from a light smirr in Aberdeen to the whimsical phrase "it's raining knives and forks." This engaging narrative captures the essence of the British Isles while celebrating the charm and eccentricities of its weather-related language.
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188 Words for Rain, Alan Connor
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- 2024
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- Title
- 188 Words for Rain
- Subtitle
- A delightfully damp tour of the British Isles, led by natural forces (an official BBC Weather book)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Connor
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781785948541
- Description
- Exploring the rich tapestry of British weather vocabulary, Alan Connor delves into over one hundred unique terms for rain, each reflecting the culture and history of its region. Through humorous anecdotes and personal experiences, he reveals the quirks of the British obsession with precipitation, from a light smirr in Aberdeen to the whimsical phrase "it's raining knives and forks." This engaging narrative captures the essence of the British Isles while celebrating the charm and eccentricities of its weather-related language.