Famous Frosts and Frost Fairs in Great Britain: Chronicled From the Earliest to the Present Time

Andrews' fascinating study of frost and ice events in Great Britain is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Isles. From the famous 'Frost Fair' on the Thames in 1683-1684 to the less well-known frosts of the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of nature's most beautiful -- and sometimes deadly -- phenomena.