Mont Pelée and the Tragedy of Martinique Heilprin Paperback 9781108072496
Mont Pele and the Tragedy of MartiniqueA Study of the Great Catastrophes of 1902, with Observations and Experiences in the Field\nAuthor(s): Angelo Heilprin\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781108072496, 978-1108072496\nSynopsis\nThe geologist and explorer Angelo Heilprin [tel] was one of the first scientists to climb the erupting volcano Mont Pele in 1902. This study, published the following year, records his on-the-spot observations and the scientific data he collected. The erupting volcano tragically destroyed the city of St Pierre, transforming the tropical paradise of Martinique into disastrous chaos. Heilprin's account includes close-range photographs of the erupting volcano taken by the author himself, illustrating the various phases of its activity. These famous photographs are still widely used today. Heilprin pays tribute to the people of the island, describing the courteous assistance .
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