Simon Winchester

On 27 August 1883 a terrific volcanic eruption destroyed the island of Krakatoa and killed about 40,000 people. The physical impact was truly global with after effects even being experienced in London. Socially and politically too, there were world wide after effects, all dramatically discussed in this book.

Travelling the circumference of the gigantic Pacific Ocean and navigating the newly evolving patterns of commerce and trade, Simon Winchester tells the story of the world's largest body of water. With the world's most violent weather and fascinating histories, and problems in matters economic, political and military - this is truly the ocean of the future.