Bøger af John Forster

Reflections, Physical And Moral: Upon The Various And Numerous Uncommon Phenomena In The Air, Water, Or Earth is a book written by John Forster and published in 1756. The book is a collection of observations and reflections on various natural phenomena that were considered uncommon or unusual at the time. Forster covers a range of topics, including meteorological events such as lightning, thunder, and rainbows, as well as geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. He also discusses strange occurrences in the animal and plant kingdoms, such as the migration patterns of birds and the growth patterns of trees. Throughout the book, Forster offers both scientific explanations and moral reflections on these phenomena, exploring their significance and potential impact on human life. The book is an interesting and insightful read for anyone interested in the natural world and its mysteries.Upon The Various And Numerous Uncommon Phenomena In The Air, Water, Or Earth, Which Have Happened From The Earthquake At Lima, To The Present Time. In A Series Of Familiar Letters From A Member Of Parliament In Town To His Friend In The Country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Tackling such topics as the global sports economy, the global sports market and fringe sports with an accessible style, this title should be of interest to all those currently studying and researching the economics of sports as well as being an eye-opener for those involved in the sports business.

John Forster (1812-76), an exact contemporary of Charles Dickens and one of his closest friends, published this three-volume biography between 1872 and 1874. Volume 1 covers the period up to and including Dickens' visit to America in 1842; the version reissued here is the 'seventh edition' of 1872.