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What Was Pompeii?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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What Was Pompeii?
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jim O'Connor
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by John Hinderliter
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| Series | What Was? |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:112 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780448479071
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| Classifications | Dewey:937.72568 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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| Imprint |
G P Putnam's Sons
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| Publication Date |
13 March 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics. This easy-to-read account is gripping and includes photos of the ruins.
Author Biography
Jim O'Connor is the author of What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? and Who Is Bob Dylan? He lives in New York City.
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