In this historical account, William Kirk describes the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna over the centuries. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and scientific data, he provides a fascinating glimpse into the power and majesty of these volcanoes. With its vivid descriptions and fascinating details, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in volcanology or natural disasters. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.