The numerous volanic eruptions of Mount Vesuvius near Naples throughout history are described here, with multiple photos, paintings, sculpture, drawings, etc. --- In brown quarter cloth and paper-covered boards with striking image of Pompeiian in gilt on cover. --- With a bit of bubbling of the paper covering on front cover & a scratch to gilt cover image and previous owner's bookplate affixed to front pastedown, else a clean, unmarked and bright copy lacking other damages. Volume lacks a slipcase or dust jacket.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 128 pages