Etna

A History of the Mountain and its Eruptions

G. F. Rodwell

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Penguin
30 June 2011

Mineralogy & gems; Volcanology & seismology; Historical geology

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science

G. F. Rodwell (1843–1905) was researching an entry about Mount Etna for the Encyclopaedia Britannica when he realised that no history of this Italian volcano existed in English. He therefore he began the present work, which was published in 1878. Rodwell starts by looking at classical and literary references before giving a detailed physical description of the volcano. One chapter is devoted to explaining how to climb the mountain – something Rodwell was qualified to do, as he had scaled it himself in 1877. He also gives a historical account of the most dramatic aspect of Etna – its many eruptions, which had first been recorded as early as 525 BCE, while the most recent activity had taken place in 1874, only a few years before Rodwell's ascent. With its focus on history and geology, and inclusion of illustrations and maps, Etna gives a detailed portrait of this famous volcano.

By: G. F. Rodwell
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781108028745
ISBN 10: 1108028748
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 30 June 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. History of the mountain; 2. Physical features of the mountain; 3. Ascent of the mountain; 4. Towns situated on the mountain; 5. Eruptions of the mountain; 6. Geology and mineralogy of the mountain; Index.

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A History of the Mountain and its Eruptions

G. F. Rodwell

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