Etna: A History of the Mountain and of its Eruptions

"Etna: A History of the Mountain and of its Eruptions" by G. F. Rodwell is a journey through time, exploring the story of Mount Etna from its geological makeup to its place in human myths and history. The book starts with the author wanting to add to the little information in English about the volcano. Rodwell shows his gratitude to his mother and many others who helped with his research, like scientists and people who lived nearby. The book is organized to first look at how old writers talked about Etna and the myths connected to it, which shows how important the mountain has been to people for a very long time. As Rodwell tells of the mountain's stunning appearance and recorded eruptions he prepares readers for an in-depth look at all the ways this amazing natural wonder has affected the world.