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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aCotteau, Edmond,
_d1833-1896
245 1 0 _aKrakatau en de Straat Soenda :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1886
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-14
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and The PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndonesia -- Description and travel
653 _aCotteau, Edmond, 1833- -- Travel -- Indonesia
653 _aKrakatoa (Indonesia)
653 _aSunda Strait (Indonesia)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15038
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