Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Other Volcanos

In "Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Other Volcanos," William Sir Hamilton meticulously chronicles his pioneering observations and experiments on various volcanic phenomena. Written in the late 18th century, the book adopts a scientific yet accessible prose style, seamlessly blending personal narrative with rigorous empirical analysis. Through his keen observations, Hamilton situate...