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  <dc:title>Diary of Vesuvius observations by Antonio Piaggio</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Written observations with pencil and ink sketches of volcanic activity at Vesuvius, in Italy, kept by Fr. Piaggio, on behalf of Sir William Hamilton. The work commences: 'Descrizione dell' Incendio del Vesuvio da mandate alle stampe dal P. Anto. Piaggio...' [Description of the eruption of Vesuvius for publication by Antonio Piaggio]. Following this fair copy text, the volume contains Piaggio's rough notes and rapidly-executed sketches of the 1779 eruption.   
     
The spine label is lettered: 'VESUVIO VOL.8. ERUZION DI 1779'.  </dc:description>
  <dc:date>1779</dc:date>
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