Krakatoa
The Day the World Exploded
(Autor) Simon Winchester
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Chronicles the destruction of Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883. This book describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a cataclysm.
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Editorial:
Penguin Books Ltd
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
568
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780141005171
Año de publicación:
2004
Fecha publicación:
3 de Junio de 2004
Simon Winchester
Simon Winchester is a British author known for his best-selling book "The Professor and the Madman," which explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. His literary style is meticulous and engaging, blending history and storytelling seamlessly. Winchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to make complex subjects accessible and captivating to a wide audience.
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