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Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing
Author: Volcanoes in Human History
Author: Jelle Zeilinga de BoerPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400842859
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as 100,000 people perished as a result of the blast and an ensuing famine caused by the destruction of rice fields on Sumbawa and neighboring islands. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous ''year without a summer'' in North America, food riots in Europe, and a widespread cholera epidemic. And the gloomy weather inspired Mary Shelley to write the gothic novel Frankenstein. This book tells the story of nine such epic volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the myriad ways in which the earth's volcanism has affected human history. Zeilinga de Boer and Sanders describe in depth how volcanic activity has had long-lasting effects on societies, cultures, and the environment. After introducing the origins and mechanisms of volcanism, the authors draw on ancient as well as modern accounts--from folklore to poetry and from philosophy to literature. Beginning with the Bronze Age eruption that caused the demise of Minoan Crete, the book tells the human and geological stories of eruptions of such volcanoes as Vesuvius, Krakatau, Mount Pelée, and Tristan da Cunha. Along the way, it shows how volcanism shaped religion in Hawaii, permeated Icelandic mythology and literature, caused widespread population migrations, and spurred scientific discovery. From the prodigious eruption of Thera more than 3,600 years ago to the relative burp of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the results of volcanism attest to the enduring connections between geology and human destiny. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
The Theory and History of Earthquakes, Containing a Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects ... a Particular and Authentic History of Those which Have Happened in These Kingdoms and the Most Remarkable of Those Abroad, Viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima ...
Author: The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing I. A Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects ... II. A Particular and Authentic History of Those which Have Happened in These Kingdoms, and the Most Remarkable of Those Abroad ... III. Some Seasonable Reflections on the Two Late Earthquakes, Etc
Author: The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I.A Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects; ... II. A Particular and Authentic History of Those which Have Happened in These Kingdoms ... III. Some Seasonable Reflections on the Two Late
Author: The Theory and History of Earthquakes
Author: A True and Particular History of Earthquakes. Containing a Relation of that Dreadful Earthquake which Happen'd at Lima and Callao, in Peru, October 28, 1746; ... By Philotheus
Author: PhilotheusThe Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I. A Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects; Illustrated by Experiments and Observations on Subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of Making Artificial Earthquakes. II. A Particular and Authentic Hi
Author: The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I.A Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects ; Illustrated by Experiments and Observations on Subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of Making Artificial Earthquakes. II. A Particular and Authentic History of Those which Have Happened in These Kingdoms, and the Most Remarkable of Those Abroad, Viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima, with the Most Considerable Erruptions of Vesuvius and Aetna. III. Some Seasonable Reflections on the Two Late Earthquakes, with a Pathetic Address, on that Occasion, to the Inhabitants of London and Westminster. Humbly Inscribed to the Right Rev. Thomas, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury
Author: The Theory and History of Earthquakes I. a Rational Account of Their Causes and Effects II. a Particular and Authentic History of Those Which Have Happened in These Kingdoms III. Some Seasonable Reflections on the Two Earthquakes
Author: Multiple ContributorsPublisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
ISBN: 9781385848128
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Languages : en
Pages : 68
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T078656 Sometimes attributed to Thomas Sherlock. With a half-title and an appendix. London: printed for and sold by J. Newbery; R. Baldwin; J. Brindley; G. Woodfall; and M. Sheepey, [1750?]. [4],62, [2]p.; 8°