Wonders of the World Series

Vesuvius - Gillian Darley

This slim volume is choked with information about the world’s most famous volcano and the people that are drawn to it.  I mean, honestly, it mentions Dr. Who.  At times it feels a bit too crowded – I would have like more on the ancient world to be honest.  Yet, it was well worth the read.

                Particular detail is given to English writers, such as the Romantics and Dickens.  There is a well done bit about the Shelley and the Hamiltons.