CHAPTER IX.. Examination of Existing Theories--Calorific Theory the Prevailing

Examination of existing theories--Calorific theory the prevailing one--Lateral overflow of Professor Dove--Absurdity of his views in relation to them--His theory of hurricanes--Its absurdity--A new theory by Mr. Dobson--Three theories advanced by meteorologists of this country--Professor Espy's theory--Mr. Bassnett's theory--Mr. Redfield's theory--Extended examination of the latter--His theory in relation to the fall of the barometer contradictory in its character--Philosophy of the barometric change--No aid to be derived from these theories 232