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The Cone of Mount Etna and the "English House" (Destroyed by the Recent Earthquake), 1858. Creator: Unknown. The Cone of Mount Etna and the "English House" (Destroyed by the Recent Earthquake), 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Cone of Mount Etna and the "English House" (Destroyed by the Recent Earthquake), 1858. Creator: Unknown. The Cone of Mount Etna and the "English House" (Destroyed by the Recent Earthquake), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cone of Mount Etna and the "English House" (Destroyed by the Recent Earthquake), 1858. After traversing beds of lava for almost an hour, which when we descended by daylight filled us with astonishment that any animal could possibly find its way over, or keep its legs in doing so, we came to a small house or cottage, built by some English officers in 1814 or 1815. It is built nearly at the foot of the Great Cone. Here we dismounted, and for about five minutes we were endeavouring to regain some sense of feeling in our extremities. Our guide had brought sticks, but there was no fireplace or chimney; and in our attempt to extract warmth from the fire, which was lit in the centre of the room we were nearly suffocated. We now prepared for the final tug - the ascent of the cone. Its height is now about 1000 feet'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, taken in 1858, showcases the majestic Cone of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, with the ruins of the 'English House' in the foreground. The English House, a small cottage built by British officers in the early 1800s, once stood near the base of the mountain. The image captures the stark contrast between the raw power and beauty of Mount Etna and the fragility of human structures. The scene is described in an article from the Illustrated London News published in 1858, which recounts the journey of the author and their guide to the foot of the volcano. The travelers were in awe of the lava beds they traversed, which they found astonishing in their ability to support life. Upon reaching the English House, they sought refuge from the cold, only to find that the fireplace was ineffective. Unfortunately, the English House met its demise around the same time this photograph was taken, likely due to an earthquake. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of human structures in the face of the natural world's power. The Cone of Mount Etna, standing tall at approximately 1000 feet, remains a testament to the enduring and awe-inspiring forces of nature.
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