Subtitled the day the world exploded, august 27, 1888, this book tells the story of one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in recorded history. I very much enjoyed his book on the birth of modern geology, the map that changed the world. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana presents a book trailer featuring krakatoa. The day the world exploded is an adaptation for children of simon winchester. The day the world exploded by simon winchester online at alibris. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat darwin to the discovery of evolution.
Simon winchester s krakatoa, the day the world exploded details the awesome eruption in 1883 of the volcanoisland of krakatoa. The day the world exploded simon winchester again weaves the subtle magic of telling a factual story with the fascination that is too often reserved for thrillers. 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. The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcanoisland of krakatoa the. The topic, surprisingly, is much broader than one would think. In the prelude to his work, winchester gives his account of this. The bestselling author of the professor and the madman and the map that changed the world examines the enduring and worldchanging effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of java of the earths most dangerous volcano krakatoa. Simon winchester s brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the indonesian island of krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. August 27, 1883 9780060838591 by winchester, simon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The day the world exploded by simon winchester isbn. Equally excellent is this book on the eruption of krakatoa. Winchester followed krakatoas volcano with san franciscos 1906 earthquake in a crack in the edge of the world. It was the first book i read by simon winchester and i enjoyed it a lot.
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Jampacked with fabulous twists, turns and diversions into geology, history, politics, technology and evolution, its a rollicking traipse across. Presents the story of the volcanic eruptions that took place on the island of krakatoa in 1883, killing thousands of people, destroying the island, and effecting the entire world through the expulsion of smoke and ash in the air. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Simon winchester, obe, a british writer, journalist and broadcaster, was born in north london on 28th september 1944, the only child of bernard and andree winchester nee dewael. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Simon winchester, new york times bestselling author of the professor and the madman. Jun 01, 2005 simon winchester s brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the indonesian island of krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world.
Krakatoa is a real life thriller, the most long lastingly impressive volcanic eruption in so many ways and all are explored in this book. The year 2003 saw winchester release another book on the creation of the oxford english dictionary, the meaning of everything, as well as the bestselling krakatoa. Simon winchester, new york times bestselling author of the professor and the madman, examines the legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcanoisland of krakatoa, which was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly forty thousand people. 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.
Publication date 2003 topics volcanoes publisher new york. Simon winchesters krakatoa, the day the world exploded details the awesome eruption in 1883 of the volcanoisland of krakatoa. August 27, 1883 by simon winchester in chm, doc, txt download e book. Krakatoa simon winchester ebook harpercollins publishers. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The day the world exploded by winchester, simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bestselling author of the professor and the madman and the map that changed the world examines the enduring and worl.
The island that went straight up the new york times. In krakatoa simon winchester, author of the map that changed the world and the professor and the madman, focuses his considerable research powers on one of the most cataclysmic events of modern history. Jun 03, 2004 simon winchester s brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the indonesian island of krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read krakatoa. Simon winchester considers the global impact of the 1883 eruption of the krakatoa volcano, documenting its cause of an immense tsunami that killed 40,000 people, its impact on the weather for several years, and its. In 2006, winchester was made an officer of the order of the british. The day the world exploded by simon winchester is the incredible tale of the indonesian volcano that exploded into smithereens in 1883. With krakatoa simon winchester gives a very interesting account not only of the actual eruption of the krakatoa and its immediate aftermath, but also spend a lot of time to set the scene and look into consequences of the eruption. The day the world exploded by simon winchester,jason chin book resume. That is, unless author simon winchester was sending me a subliminal message. The day the world exploded was published in 2003 and written by britishamerican author simon winchester.
The bestselling author of the professor and the madman and the map that. He lured me into purchasing this book because of the subject itself. Krakatoa the day the world exploded gets free book. The day the world exploded is a 2003 book by simon winchester covering the 1883 eruption of krakatoa. August 27, 1883 by simon winchester available from rakuten kobo. The day the world exploded, august 27, 1883, by simon winchester. The book is a work of historical nonfiction, exploring the 1883 eruption of the. Feb 05, 20 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. The most terrifying and destructive volcanic cataclysm in modern recorded history took place in august 1883, when a series of incredibly powerful detonations destroyed the landmark island of krakatoa, in the sunda strait, five miles off the western tip of java. Simon winchester was born and educated in england, has lived in africa, ireland, india and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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