This slim volume is choked with information about the world’s most famous volcano and the people that are drawn to it. I mean, honestly, it mentions Dr. Who. At times it feels a bit too crowded – I would have like more on the ancient world to be honest. Yet, it was well worth the read. ...
Missable and forgettable.
blurb - Dormant since 1944, but still a potential threat to those who live at its foot, Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the European mainland. In AD 79 thousands perished whilst fleeing the lava's path, hit by what is known as a pyroclastic surge, during which a hurtling jet of gas, carrying ...
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