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Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 (P.S.)
 

Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 (P.S.)

by Simon Winchester

It may seem a stretch to connect a volcanic eruption with civil and religious unrest in Indonesia today, but Simon Winchester makes a compelling case. Krakatoa tells the frightening tale of the biggest volcanic eruption in history using a blend of gentle geology and narrative history. Krakatoa erupted at a time when technologies like the telegraph were becoming commonplace and Asian... (read more)

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Mike Mather
  • Rated 5 stars

“Well told story that opened my eyes not only to an important piece of world history but to a way of looking at the world that I had not quite seen before. Perhaps I had seen it but not acknowledged it. Anyway -- I appreciate the author's work on this. First rate.”

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Lori M
  • Rated 2 stars

“I have to give this 2 stars because historical fiction/non-fiction is SUCH a hard read for me. Very hard. But the subject matter is incredible. I wish they were easier.”

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  • Rated 3.92 stars
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  • Rated 3.5 stars
  

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  • Dimitri A

    dimitri a said:

    “Great book...as for your information, the offspring of Krakatoa ,or "Krakatau" as Indonesian prefered, has become active this recent weeks (Oct 2007). Many volcanos in The Archipelago are becoming active (in Java and Sulawesi recently) and threaten the life of human living near them. Anyway, this book will show you that nature plays an important roles in shaping human history.”

    posted Sunday, November 11 2007
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