The South Italian Volcanoes: Being An Account Of An Excursion To Them Made By English And Other Geologists In 1889 (1891)

By H.J. Johnston-Lavis

Book Overview

The South Italian Volcanoes is a book written by H. J. Johnston-Lavis and published in 1891. It is an account of an excursion made by English and other geologists to the volcanoes in southern Italy in 1889. The book provides a detailed description of the geological features of the region, including Mount Vesuvius, the Phlegraean Fields, and the island of Stromboli. The author also discusses the history of volcanic activity in the area and the impact it has had on the local communities. The book is written in a scientific and informative style, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. Overall, The South Italian Volcanoes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology and history of southern Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120929660
• ISBN13: 9781120929662
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"