In the shadow of death : Martinique and the world's great disasters : a comprehensive account of the terrible calamity that befell the isles of the Caribbean Sea, stricken by volcanic fires : a vivid portrayal of the great catastrophes of history, in which the irresistible forces of nature have destroyed thousands of lives, by volcanic eruption, earthquake shock, tidal wave and flood from Pompei to Martinique : with a full and picturesque description of the islands of the Antilles, out suffering neighbors in the West Indies /