Voda i vatra

Voda i vatra

Haroun Tazieff

A travelogue-documentary book by the famous French volcanologist and explorer Haroun Tazieff. The first part of the book describes the author's exciting oceanographic explorations of the Red Sea, while the second deals with volcanoes.

Haroun Tazieff, a famous Franco-Belgian geologist, volcanologist and adventurer, describes in the first part of the book his participation in oceanographic research of the Red Sea (1951-1952), among others on the famous ship Calypso by Jacques Cousteau. It vividly and picturesquely shows underwater landscapes, deep bays, coral reefs, hydrothermal phenomena and the geological structure of the sea, which is an extension of the Great African Fault.

In the second part, entitled Fire, the author moves to the mainland and describes his exciting volcanological experiences in East Africa – descents into active craters, encounters with lava, gases and eruptions. Tazieff, known as the man who walks on fire, masterfully conveys the drama, danger and beauty of the volcano, but also the scientific curiosity that drives it.

The book is a classic scientific adventure travelogue of the 20th century: a combination of precise geological and oceanographic observations with a literary gift. Tazieff writes dynamically, poetically and accessible, so the work is intended for a wider audience, not just experts. It is richly illustrated with photos and maps that complete the experience.

The book testifies to the great popularity of Tazieff's books, whose readers eagerly followed stories about exotic expeditions and natural forces. Water and Fire is one of the best examples of the genre that combines science, adventure and literature, and Tazieff's style – bold, romantic and curious – makes it a true classic of travel literature. The book clearly shows the author's core message: a deep respect for the powerful natural elements that shape our planet.

Original title
Eau et feu
Translation
Petar Mardešić
Dimensions
23 x 16 cm
Pages
210
Publisher
Kultura, Zagreb, 1957.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, good condition (visible signs of use)
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • The cover is missing
  • Traces of patina
  • Library stamp
 

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