Krakatoa, Paperback/Simon Winchester

The story behind one of the greatest volcanic eruptions of modern times. It was an international besteller in hardback, receiving huge critical acclaim. Winchester's previous books include }The Map That Changed The World{ which sold over 140,000 copies, and }The Surgeon Of Crowthorne{ which sold over 250,000 copies. National press advertising on publication. "Bracing apocalyptic stuff: atmospheric, chock-full of information and with a constantly escalating sense of pace and tension" }Sunday Telegraph{