Project Gutenberg 2005-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 75 Cotteau, Edmond 1833 1896 Krakatau en de Straat Soenda De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886 Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and The PG Distributed Proofreaders Team "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.) nl Indonesia -- Description and travel Cotteau, Edmond, 1833- -- Travel -- Indonesia Krakatoa (Indonesia) Sunda Strait (Indonesia) DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 79867 79754 2024-10-07T03:40:14.940469 2023-09-07T05:47:07.604150 text/html text/html 75409 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 400035 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 507513 2024-10-07T03:40:21.091287 application/epub+zip 507238 2024-10-07T03:40:18.386297 application/epub+zip 94944 2024-10-07T03:40:17.148273 application/epub+zip 641824 2024-10-07T03:40:23.308251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632396 2024-10-07T03:40:20.299280 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208177 2022-09-07T19:36:44.353746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70605 70552 2024-10-07T03:40:14.559321 2023-09-07T05:47:07.346142 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 70449 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 27105 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20119 2024-10-07T03:40:23.462240 application/rdf+xml 16427 2024-10-07T03:40:17.691264 image/jpeg 4005 2024-10-07T03:40:17.417304 image/jpeg 478595 2024-10-07T03:40:15.016279 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog