CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Page 



Of M. Howard's Theory of the Origin and Modifica- 

 tions of Clouds 1 



CHAPTER II. 



Further Observations about the Peculiarities of the 

 Clouds 40 



CHAPTER III. 



Of certain Accensions which appear to take place spon- 

 taneously in the Atmosphere, called Falling Stars, 

 Meteors, &c 114 



CHAPTER IV. 



Of the Indications of the future Changes of the Weather 128 



CHAPTER V. 



Of the Influence of Peculiarities of Weather on the 

 Functions of organized Bodies 176 



CHAPTER VI. 



Some Particulars concerning Winds 200 



CHAPTER VII. 

 Of Electricity 205 



