Title: WHY ARE BRITISH BOOKS SO GOOD?
Review: Great Disasters tells the stories of about 40 different calamities from the Twentieth Century. It begins with the volcanic destruction of St. Pierre in 1902, and concludes with the Guatamalen earthquake of 1976. The chapters are informative and accurate, giving us a fascinating look at a few unfortunate spots on the globe. Each chapter is well illustrated with both color and black and white photographs, some of which have been tinted to good effect. Each catastrophe is covered in only a few pages. Enough to help the reader decide if he wants to research some more fully.Why are British books like this one so good? I have noticed that British publications are usually more creative and interesting than American ones. Perhaps it is because they look at subjects from a global perspective. Or maybe it is that the authors seek to educate their readers as well as entertain them. Whatever the reason, it is hoped there will be more such books to come.
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