Publisher's Synopsis
The Volcanos: Or Burning And Fire Vomiting Mountains, Famous In The World is a book written by Athanasius Kircher in 1669. The book is a comprehensive study of volcanoes, their formation, and their impact on the environment. Kircher, who was a Jesuit scholar and a polymath, was one of the first scientists to study volcanoes in a systematic way.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a general introduction to volcanoes, their characteristics, and their distribution around the world. Kircher discusses the different types of volcanoes, such as shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cones, and explains how they are formed.The second part of the book is a detailed description of some of the most famous volcanoes in the world, including Mount Etna, Vesuvius, and Stromboli. Kircher provides a wealth of information about these volcanoes, including their history, their eruptions, and their impact on the surrounding area.The third part of the book is a discussion of the scientific theories that were prevalent at the time about the nature of volcanoes. Kircher discusses the various theories about the origin of volcanoes, including the idea that they were caused by the combustion of underground coal deposits.Overall, The Volcanos: Or Burning And Fire Vomiting Mountains, Famous In The World is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the early scientific study of volcanoes. Kircher's work is still relevant today and is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of volcanoes and their impact on the environment.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.
