The 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 and first published in 1669. The book is a comprehensive study of volcanoes, their formation, and their effects on the surrounding environment. Kircher, a Jesuit scholar, was one of the first scientists to study volcanoes and his work in this field was groundbreaking.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a general overview of volcanoes, including their physical characteristics, their location, and their history. The second part focuses on specific volcanoes, including Mount Etna in Italy, Mount Vesuvius in Italy, and Mount Fuji in Japan. Kircher provides detailed descriptions of each volcano, including their eruptions and the impact they had on the surrounding area.The third part of the book is a discussion of the causes of volcanic eruptions. Kircher believed that volcanoes were caused by underground fires, and he provides evidence to support this theory. He also discusses the role of earthquakes in volcanic activity.The Volcanos: Or Burning And Fire Vomiting Mountains, Famous In The World is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the study of volcanoes. Kircher's work laid the foundation for future research in this field, and his book remains a valuable resource for scientists and historians alike.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.