Volcanos: Or Burning And Fire Vomiting Mountains, Famous In The World (1669)

The Volcanos: Or Burning And Fire Vomiting Mountains, Famous In The World is a book written by Athanasius Kircher in 1669. It is a comprehensive study of volcanoes and their eruptions, covering the geological, geographical, and historical aspects of these natural phenomena. Kircher provides a detailed description of various volcanoes around the world, including Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli, and their eruptions. He also discusses the causes and effects of volcanic activity, as well as the legends and myths associated with volcanoes. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps, and includes Kircher's own observations and experiments. Overall, The Volcanos is a seminal work in the field of volcanology, and a fascinating insight into the scientific knowledge and beliefs of the 17th century.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.