Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-07-05 Public domain in the USA. 153 Rocha Peixoto 1866 1909 Peixoto, António Augusto da Rocha Peixoto, Antonio Augusto da Rocha Peixoto, Rocha Os Cataventos Produced by Rita Farinha (This file was produced from images generously made available by BDAlentejo (Biblioteca Digital do Alentejo) "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.) Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Weather -- Folklore Weather vanes -- Portugal GR NK Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Architecture Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 59414 2025-08-19T16:34:14.154291 text/html 34360 2024-10-24T17:40:54 text/html 335088 2025-08-19T16:34:18.083260 application/epub+zip 333392 2025-08-19T16:34:15.484259 application/epub+zip 66412 2025-08-19T16:34:14.550251 application/epub+zip 620715 2025-08-19T16:34:19.727265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612186 2025-08-19T16:34:17.138252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91331 2022-09-22T11:21:17.542411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40998 2025-08-19T16:34:13.763250 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21173 2024-10-24T17:40:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17633 2025-08-19T16:34:19.856224 application/rdf+xml 12289 2025-08-19T16:34:14.635296 image/jpeg 2182 2025-08-19T16:34:14.592300 image/jpeg 321265 2025-08-19T16:34:14.284324 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia