Op Martinique en Sint-Vincent, de veelgeteisterde eilanden by Gerrit Verschuur
"Op Martinique en Sint-Vincent, de veelgeteisterde eilanden" by Gerrit Verschuur is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work documents the author's explorations of the islands of Martinique and Saint Vincent, particularly focusing on the catastrophic volcanic eruptions that devastated these regions. Through his narrative, Verschuur captures the historical and geological significance of these natural disasters, while also reflecting on the social and economic ramifications they had on the local
populations. The opening of the book sets the stage for Verschuur's observations and experiences in Martinique after the volcanic eruptions of 1902. He begins his journey with a recollection of previous visits and the desire to assess the devastation firsthand. Upon arrival, he connects with local authorities and scientific committees, including the head researcher, Mr. Lacroix, who invites him to accompany expeditions into the disaster zone. As he explores the ruins of former cities like Saint-Pierre, Verschuur vividly describes the haunting landscapes marked by destruction and the remnants of a once-thriving community, drawing parallels to historical disasters like Pompeii. The vivid imagery of destruction and resilience against the backdrop of scientific inquiry raises thought-provoking questions about humanity's relationship with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verschuur, Gerrit |
|---|---|
| Title |
Op Martinique en Sint-Vincent, de veelgeteisterde eilanden De Aarde en haar Volken, 1904 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | F2001: History of the Americas: Lesser Antilles |
| Subject | Pelée, Mount (Martinique) -- Eruption, 1902 |
| Subject | Soufrière (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) -- Eruption, 1902 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27961 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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