Krakatoa

Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780141926230

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Krakatoa by Simon Winchester Pdf

Simon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his code and how rubber allowed the world to talk; of Alfred Wegener, the crack-pot German explorer and father of geology. In breathtaking detail he describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a cataclysm whose echoes are still felt to this day.

Author : Kathy Furgang
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823956628

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Krakatoa by Kathy Furgang Pdf

Provides a brief history of the Indonesian volcano that errupted in 1883 and was heard as far away as Australia and Japan.

Author : Ann Bowen,John Pallister
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 0435352830

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AS Level Geography by Ann Bowen,John Pallister Pdf

This work aims to combine comprehensive coverage of the full range of topics with a flexible approach to learning. It covers basic geographical skills and offers help with revision and exam techniques.

Author : Everest Media
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-24T22:59:00Z
Category : History
ISBN : 9798822543812

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Summary of Simon Winchester's Krakatoa by Everest Media Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The original holy trinity of the Asian spice trade was pepper, clove, and nutmeg. Pepper was used extensively by the Romans, and was the primary ingredient in their cuisine. #2 The Romans used coins denominated in Pepper, but they were actually paid out in large numbers. The cost of pepper was so high and so much in demand that the Romans had to drain their empire of fifty million sesterces each year. #3 Pliny the Elder, a Roman official, was sent to investigate piracy in the Bay of Naples in AD 79. He died of asphyxiation by volcanic gases on 24 August, leaving behind him a vast reputation and a single word in the lexicon of modern vulcanology: Plinian. #4 Pepper was used as a preservative and seasoning. It was imported into England in the tenth century, and the Guild of Peppers was established in London in 1180.

Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0061239836

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The Day the World Exploded by Simon Winchester Pdf

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.

Author : Royal Society (Great Britain). Krakatoa Committee,George James Symons,John Wesley Judd,Sir Richard Strachey,William James Lloyd Wharton,Frederick John Evans,Francis Albert Rollo Russell,Douglas Archibald,George Mathews Whipple
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Krakatoa (Indonesia)
ISBN : HARVARD:32044032825895

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The Eruption of Krakatoa by Royal Society (Great Britain). Krakatoa Committee,George James Symons,John Wesley Judd,Sir Richard Strachey,William James Lloyd Wharton,Frederick John Evans,Francis Albert Rollo Russell,Douglas Archibald,George Mathews Whipple Pdf

Author : Alexander E. Gates,David Ritchie
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780816072705

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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes by Alexander E. Gates,David Ritchie Pdf

Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.

Author : Allan Baillie
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781742285122

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Krakatoa Lighthouse by Allan Baillie Pdf

Suddenly there was a trench across the beach, about ten meters away from the fishermen, where before there had been nothing but flat sand. The fishermen moved quickly away as the trench heaved grey ash across the sand. They sprinted when it hurled black rocks at them. Kerta didn't want to go to Krakatoa. He knows that a dark spirit, Orang Aljeh, is there and he is terrified he might wake it. But Kerta is there on the volcano, and the Ghost of Krakatoa has woken up. A powerful story of survival and loss based on the real-life events of the Krakatoa eruption in 1883. Winner of the 2010 New South Wales Premier's Literary Award Patricia Wrightson Prize 'This book is a marvel of precision and economy, stuffed to the gunnels with ideas, and brimming over with a dark energy...a masterclass in how to write...Krakatoa Lighthouse is that rare find: an exciting, moving story that keeps opening the doors to larger questions. Baillie puts the reader right there in the moment with stunningly accurate detail...yet we never feel the dead hand of history overwhelming us.' From the 2010 NSW Premier's Literary Award Judges' Report

Author : Katrina Charman
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316477956

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Survival Tails: Eruption at Krakatoa by Katrina Charman Pdf

Animals must team up to survive the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in this heart-pounding fourth installment of Survival Tails, perfect for fans of the Ranger in Time and I Survived series. Parakeet Melati lives with the rest of her bird friends and family on the beautiful slopes of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa. While rumblings sometimes sound from deep within the earth, the birds live peacefully in their jungle. But when Melati is woken by tremors stronger than she's ever felt before, she realizes that her sleeping island volcano may not be sleeping any longer. Across a narrow stretch of water lives Budi, a rhinoceros, and his old friend Raja, the tiger king of the jungle. When Melati arrives with a dire warning that something is happening to Krakatoa, Raja believes the animals are safest in the jungle, but Budi disagrees. As ash rains down on the island and the earthquakes worsen, Raja must put aside his fears and put his trust in Budi. Otherwise, the animals of the jungle will never stand a chance against the mighty eruption of Krakatoa. With lush black-and-white illustrations and bonus facts that delve into the fascinating true story behind the eruption, Survival Tails: The Eruption of Krakatoa will both captivate and educate young readers.

Author : Rupert Furneaux
Publisher : Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Krakatoa
ISBN : UCAL:B5041283

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Krakatoa by Rupert Furneaux Pdf

Dramatic eye-witness accounts of the world's most violent and destructive volcanic eruption, in the Dutch East Indies in 1883.

Author : Sara K. Joiner
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823435302

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After the Ashes by Sara K. Joiner Pdf

In 1883, on the island of Java in the Dutch East Indies, thirteen-year-old Katrien Courtland is determined to prove Darwin's theory of natural selection. Unfortunately, nothing causes her Aunt Greet more angst than Katrien crawling around the muddy jungle collecting bugs in the name of science -- and in the company of a native boy, no less! If only Katrien would take an interest in running a household and making friends with other girls. But Katrien has no interest in changing, especially if it means socializing with the likes of mean Brigitta Burkhart. Then, one stifling afternoon, Katrien's world turns upside-down when the nearby volcano Krakatau erupts with a terrifying blast. For days, a deathly ash rains down on the Javan coast. Amidst the chaos, Katrien knows her only hope of survival is to flee the jungle with the one person she vowed she'd never befriend.

Author : William Pene du Bois
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1986-05-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780140320978

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The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois Pdf

A Newbery Medal Winner Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book

Author : Ian W. B. Thornton
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0674505727

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Krakatau by Ian W. B. Thornton Pdf

Nine months after the explosion, a French expedition searching for signs of life discovered a single spider that had crossed to the island on a balloon of silk. Life had returned to Krakatau. Scientists have been studying the island ever since.

Author : Captain Skip Rowland
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780999183618

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No Return Ticket - Leg Two by Captain Skip Rowland Pdf

Readers around the world were enthralled by the first voyage of Skip Rowland and his yacht 'Endymion'. In this second leg of No Return Ticket, Skip tells of his further adventures battling storms, a flooded river, a host of maritime dangers and narrowly avoiding capture by pirates.This is a story of real-life adventure at sea, told by a master story teller.

Author : Alfred Ernst
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Botany
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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the new flora of the volcanic island of krakatau by Alfred Ernst Pdf

On 27 August 1883, the island of Krakatau was destroyed in one of the most violent volcanic events ever recorded. This caused the 'year without a summer', thousands of deaths (mainly from tsunamis), fabulous sunsets and a measurable cooling of the oceans over nearly a century. Krakatau also provided evolutionary biologists with a unique opportunity to investigate the mechanisms of plant dispersal. This had been the subject of laborious research for Charles Darwin, who had speculated upon and, it seems, accurately postulated how an 'unstocked island' might be recolonised. In this 1908 volume, Alfred Ernst analysed the effects of wind, birds and sea currents in the transport not only of seeds but also of trees, branches and even of substantial animals. Krakatau's ecosystem, at a more primitive stage than that Darwin had seen on the Galapagos Islands, demonstrated how simple but continuous natural forces might re-establish a complex ecology.