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A sweeping, detailed exploration of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption and its global shockwaves - brilliant for curious minds who love history, science, and storytelling, but may try the patience of those after a straightforward disaster narrative.
'Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883' by Simon Winchester is a detailed account of the catastrophic eruption of the Krakatau volcano in 1883. Winchester weaves together vulcanology, geology, history, technology, Indonesian legends, and politics to narrate the story of the Krakatoa eruption and its wide-ranging impacts on society and the world. delves into the historical backdrop of the Dutch East India Company, Indonesian history, geology, geography, and militant Islam, providing a comprehensive exploration of the events leading up to and following the eruption.
April 2003•470 pages- #2
Save:A delightfully inventive, classic adventure with quirky charm and imaginative flair, best enjoyed by those who like their stories fanciful and their adventures off the beaten path.
'The Twenty-One Balloons' by William Pene du Bois follows the adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman, a retired schoolteacher who sets off on a balloon trip across the Pacific Ocean. Crashing on the island of Krakatoa, Sherman discovers a unique society of American expatriates living in luxurious houses of various architectural styles. This community has established a Gourmet Government where twenty families take turns cooking different cuisines over a twenty-day month. Supported by diamond mines, the residents of Krakatoa have a keen interest in ballooning, utilizing a platform of twenty balloons to escape the island when it eventually erupts. The writing style of the book is described as somewhat stilted, relying heavily on artificially built tension, but overall, it is considered a delightful and whimsical adventure.
When the S.S.Cunningham arrived in New York, Professor Sherman was still in no condition to get around by himself. He planned a few days’ rest before boarding a train for San Francisco. He asked Capta...January 1947•195 pages A compelling look at the Mount St. Helens eruption that goes beyond the blast, uncovering the historical, political, and human layers behind the disaster. Come for the volcano - stay for the complex, surprisingly relevant backstory.
'Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens' by Steve Olson delves deep into the history of the area and narrates the events leading up to the catastrophic volcanic eruption in 1980. The author meticulously researches and presents the stories of survivors, witnesses, scientists, and policymakers, providing a comprehensive account of the disaster and its aftermath. Despite some criticisms about the scattered beginning and excessive focus on historical background, the book offers valuable insights into the impact of the eruption on the local community and the environmental and political consequences that followed.
AT 3:47 IN THE AFTERNOON ON MARCH 20, 1980, IN THE BASEMENT of the Geophysics Building on the campus of the University of Washington, not far from where Interstate 5 slices through the hills and water...March 2016•321 pages
