Chemistry of Fire: Essays

Laurence Gonzales, a young writer with his first book of essays, The Still Point, was surprised to receive a letter from Kurt Vonnegut in 1989. Gonzales is known for his excellence and depth in his writing, and this latest collection takes us to enthralling extremes, from the top of Mount Washington to 12,000 feet beneath the ocean, and from night assaults with the 82nd Airborne Division to the crash of an airliner in the Everglades.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 30 November 2020
\n Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
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Laurence Gonzales, a young writer with his debut book of essays, The Still Point, published by the University of Arkansas Press in 1989, was shocked to receive a letter from none other than Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut expressed his admiration for Gonzales' writing and reporting, highlighting the limited influence of facts and reason in a world dominated by rock and roll. Over the years, Gonzales has produced numerous books, articles, and received numerous awards for his exceptional writing. In his latest collection, readers are taken on a thrilling journey from the top of Mount Washington to the depths of the ocean, exploring a range of captivating topics. From the extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington to the discovery of the Titanic using government spy equipment, Gonzales' writing takes readers to enthralling extremes. The collection also includes accounts of night assaults with the 82nd Airborne Division, the dynamiting of a snowpack on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, a trip to the International Space Station, and the crash of an airliner into the Everglades. Gonzales' writing is known for its depth and exceptional storytelling, making him a respected and influential author in the literary world.

\n Weight: 372g\n
Dimension: 155 x 228 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781682261514\n \n