Catastrophes

By Brown Walter R.

Describes some of the world's worst natural and man-made disasters throughout history including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and fires.

Historical catastrophes, fires

By Brown Walter R., Walter R. Brown

Describes some of the world's most famous fires including the Ringling Brothers Circus fire in 1944, the great fire of London in 1666, and the disaster of the dirigible Hindenburg in 1936.

Historical catastrophes--snowstorms & avalanches

By Brown Walter R.

Discusses avalanches and snowstorms, citing examples that constituted natural disasters. Final chapter is devoted to the science of winter storms.

Sea disasters

By Brown Walter R.

Accounts of eight disasters, including the attack of the Essex by a whale in 1820 and the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and of the submarine Thresher in 1963.

Earth science

By Brown Walter R.

The Stuart legacy

By Brown Walter R.

Historical catastrophes, floods

By Brown Walter R.

Describes the famous floods of Johnstown, Florence, Venice, and other areas caused by such conditions as tidal waves, breaking dams, rising rivers, and hurricanes.