Project Gutenberg 2005-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 184 Cotteau, Edmond 1833 1896 Krakatau en de Straat Soenda De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886 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.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Indonesia -- Description and travel Cotteau, Edmond, 1833- -- Travel -- Indonesia Krakatoa (Indonesia) Sunda Strait (Indonesia) DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 79866 2025-08-06T12:20:11.185791 text/html 75409 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/html 507657 2025-08-06T12:20:16.851816 application/epub+zip 507342 2025-08-06T12:20:14.386798 application/epub+zip 95055 2025-08-06T12:20:13.176791 application/epub+zip 641820 2025-08-06T12:20:18.648791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632406 2025-08-06T12:20:16.143769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208177 2022-09-07T19:36:44.353746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70605 2025-08-06T12:20:10.639907 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70449 2020-12-14T02:52:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19043 2025-08-06T12:20:18.785756 application/rdf+xml 16427 2025-08-06T12:20:13.752812 image/jpeg 4005 2025-08-06T12:20:13.424791 image/jpeg 27105 2020-12-14T02:52:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 400035 2020-12-14T02:52:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 478693 2025-08-06T12:20:11.271845 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog