02322cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500660014526400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750800750042852012610050353400450176465300400180965300500184965300250189965300290192485600430195315038UtSlPG20260610133343.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aDS1 aCotteau, Edmond,d1833-189610aKrakatau en de Straat Soenda :bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1886 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-14  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and The PG Distributed Proofreaders Team  a"Krakatau en de Straat Soenda" by Edmond Cotteau is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Krakatau that occurred in August 1883, detailing its devastating effects on the surrounding islands and coastal regions of Java and Sumatra. The narrative is based on Cotteau's observations and scientific findings following a government-sponsored expedition to the disaster-stricken areas.  In this compelling account, Cotteau recounts the events leading up to the eruption, describing the ominous signs of volcanic activity that preceded the disaster. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the chaos following the eruption, including the ensuing tsunamis, widespread destruction, and the loss of life, estimated in the tens of thousands. Cotteau's journey includes visits to devastated locations, observations of geological changes, and reflections on humanity’s vulnerability in the face of nature's might. Through his firsthand experiences, readers gain insight into both the human tragedy and the scientific significance of the Krakatau eruption, making it a poignant reflection on the interplay between natural forces and human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndonesia -- Description and travel  aCotteau, Edmond, 1833- -- Travel -- Indonesia  aKrakatoa (Indonesia)  aSunda Strait (Indonesia)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15038