WINCHESTER, Simon. - Krakatoa. The day the world explored 27 August 1883.

(New York, Harper Collins, 2003). Boards. With illustrations. 416 pp. On 27 August 1883 the most terrifying volcanic eruption occured on the island of Krakatoa, five miles off the western tip of Java. The island was destroyed and almost 40.000 people were killed.

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