Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Michigan

Exploring the Mysteries of an Ancient Buried City

The rediscovery of the Roman city of Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in a.d. 79, is described by a physical anthropologist.

⭐ The Secrets of Vesuvius

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What it was like when Vesuvius exploded

Uses a fictionalized account of the life of the steward of an important estate to describe the ancient Italian city of Pompeii and what happened to it during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

⭐ The Buried City of Pompeii

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Caroline Lawrence

Arizona

It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives!

Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life!

The Secrets of Vesuvius

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Jordan Lancaster

Utah

A Cultural History of Naples

"To see Naples as we saw it, in the early dawn from far up on the side of Vesuvius, is to see a picture of wonderful beauty."--Mark Twain "One may write or paint as much as one likes, but this place, the shore, the bay, Vesuvius, the citadels, the villas, everything defies description."--Goethe This is the first general history of the city of Naples written in English. The city, which inspires love and hate alike, has long attracted visitors, enticed not only by its commercial possibilities but also by the stunning beauty of its natural setting and its many cultural delights. From the ruins of Pompeii to glittering performances at the San Carlo opera house, Naples has much to offer visitors, but it also has high crime and a controversial past and present. The city was ruled by the French, Spanish, Hungarians and Austrians before becoming part of unified Italy in 1860. The social and economic changes after Unification resulted in thousands of Neapolitans seeking a new life abroad. These emigrants took their customs, cuisine and music with them and stamped a Neapolitan impression on the international image of Italy forever. From the time of the Grand Tour, the city has attracted travelers, from Goethe to Mark Twain, all eager to experience its legendary and seductive charms. Jordan Lancaster's sparkling guide will serve as an ideal companion for visitors and as a valuable cultural resource for all those who seek to expand their knowledge of the city or proudly trace their roots to Naples.

In the Shadow of Vesuvius

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Robert Etienne

Indiana

The Day a City Died 

Traces the destruction of Pompeii and the rediscovery of this ancient city.

Pompeii

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Robert Harris

Library discard. Stamped w library name, barcode attached to front. Otherwise in excellent condition. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Wisconsin

When the aqueduct that brings fresh water to thousands of people around the bay of Naples fails, Roman engineer Marius Primus heads to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to investigate, only to come face to face with an impending catastrophe.

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One of the most famous works of historical fiction, written in 1834 when the author, Lord Lytton was at the height of his prolific life. Taking the story beyond the writings of Horace, Pliny the Younger and others of the time, Lytton captures the essence of life at the time and builds in intensity as the disaster of Vesuvius in 79 A. D. approaches and engulfs the lives of the characters. A quality work of dramatic and vibrant intensity!

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Pennsylvania

The Last Days of Pompeii

Charles R. Pellegrino

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Ohio

A New Look at the Last Days of Pompeii, How Towers Fall, and Other Strange Connections

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, which obliterated the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, was a disaster that resounds to this day. Now, paleontologist Charles Pellegrino, author of the New York Times bestseller Her Name, Titanic, presents a wealth of new knowledge about the doomed towns –– the people, their last moments, and the aftermath. By employing the latest in ⥯rensic archaeology⟲esearchers have been able to piece together long–buried stories, including that of wealthy abolitionists (sometimes called Christians) who were supporting a slave girl named Justa against her former master; they have discovered evidence of a thriving ⬩ddle class,⟷hich lived in houses with iron supports, concrete walls, sliding glass doors, and sanitary facilities; they have learned that these Roman citizens, whose medical technology included antibiotics, had a life expectancy not achieved again until the mid–1950s. The lessons learned from modern scrutiny of that ancient eruption produce disturbing echoes in the present. For the strange physics of volcanic ⣯wnblast⟡nd ⢯llapse column⟷ere at play in the 9–11 World Trade Center disaster. Dr. Pellegrino, who worked at Ground Zero in the attack's aftermath, shares his unique knowledge of these forces, drawing a direct link from past to present, and providing readers with a poignant glimpse into the last moments of our ‭erican Vesuvius."

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Sara Bisel

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Shelley Tanaka; Greg Ruhl (Illustrator)

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Caroline Lawrence

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Jordan Lancaster

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Robert Etienne

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Robert Harris

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Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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Charles R. Pellegrino

Ghosts of Vesuvius