Jorullo - The History of Volcano of Jorullo Reclamation of Devastated District

Klappentext Hans Friedrich Gadow (1855-1928) was a renowned German zoologist, ornithologist and botanist. Originally published in 1930, this book presents Gadow's observations regarding the El Jorullo volcano in central Mexico, with information on its beginnings as a new volcano in 1759 and its effect on the plants and animals of the surrounding region. Illustrative figures and an appendix section are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in botany, zoology and volcanoes. Zusammenfassung Hans Friedrich Gadow (1855–1928) was a renowned German zoologist, ornithologist and botanist. Originally published in 1930, this book presents Gadow's observations regarding the El Jorullo volcano in central Mexico, with information on its beginnings as a new volcano in 1759 and its effect on the plants and animals of the surrounding region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editorial note Philip Lake; Prefatory note A. C. Seward; Author's preface; Jorullo and its surrounding Philip Lake; 1. The story of the whole drama; 2. The process and progress of reclamation of the devastated district. (a) Plants; 3. The process and progress of reclamation of the devastated district (cont.). (b) Animals; 4. The amphibia and reptilia of Michoacan; Appendix. Extracts from the literature concerning Jorullo.

Product details

• Authors: Hans Gadow
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781107670426
• ISBN: 978-1-107-67042-6
• No. of pages: 122
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Seismology & Volcanism, Volcanology & seismology, Volcanology and seismology