Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883 - Brossura

Winchester, Simon

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ISBN 10: 006093736X ISBN 13: 9780060937362

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2004

Riassunto

Considers the global impact of the 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano, documenting the resulting immense tsunami that killed some 40,000 people, its impact on the weather for several years, and its role in anti-Western Islamic fundamentalism. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 200,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Brilliant...One of the best books ever written about the history and significance of a natural disaster.” (New York Times)

“Supremely well told: a fine exception to the dull run of most geological writing.” starred Kirkus Review (Kirkus Review (starred review))

“Winchester once again demonstrates a keen knack for balancing rich and often rigorous historical detail with dramatic tension and storytelling.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“A good read.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Masterful build-up of literary and geological tension.” (The Economist)

“A real-life story bigger than any Hollywood blockbuster.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Winchester...is noted for his ability to turn scholarly history into engrossing narrative.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

“Winchester’s exceptional attention to detail never falters.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Winchester scores.” (byline Baltimore Sun, printed in Pittsburg Post-Gazette) (Baltimore Sun)

“Winchester dramatically delivers...the book is absorbing...” (Daily News)

L'autore:

Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 006093736X
• ISBN 13: 9780060937362
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 448