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100 1 _aVerschuur, Gerrit
245 1 0 _aOp Martinique en Sint-Vincent, de veelgeteisterde eilanden :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1904
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-01
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Op Martinique en Sint-Vincent, de veelgeteisterde eilanden" by Gerrit Verschuur is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work documents the author's explorations of the islands of Martinique and Saint Vincent, particularly focusing on the catastrophic volcanic eruptions that devastated these regions. Through his narrative, Verschuur captures the historical and geological significance of these natural disasters, while also reflecting on the social and economic ramifications they had on the local populations. The opening of the book sets the stage for Verschuur's observations and experiences in Martinique after the volcanic eruptions of 1902. He begins his journey with a recollection of previous visits and the desire to assess the devastation firsthand. Upon arrival, he connects with local authorities and scientific committees, including the head researcher, Mr. Lacroix, who invites him to accompany expeditions into the disaster zone. As he explores the ruins of former cities like Saint-Pierre, Verschuur vividly describes the haunting landscapes marked by destruction and the remnants of a once-thriving community, drawing parallels to historical disasters like Pompeii. The vivid imagery of destruction and resilience against the backdrop of scientific inquiry raises thought-provoking questions about humanity's relationship with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPelée, Mount (Martinique) -- Eruption, 1902
653 _aSoufrière (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) -- Eruption, 1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27961
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