TY  - BOOK
AU  - Elsom,Derek M.
TI  - Lightning
T2  - Earth series
SN  - 9781780234960
AV  - QC966 .E47 2015
U1  - 551.563209 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - London, UK
PB  - Reaktion Books Ltd
KW  - Lightning
KW  - History
KW  - Lightning in literature
KW  - Lightning in art
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Weapon of the gods and goddesses -- Fear of lightning : thunderbolts, witchcraft and protective charms -- The science and nature of lightning -- Lightning threats to people and activities -- Lightning in literature, art and popular culture -- Gods and goddesses of thunder and lightning
N2  - Explores the history of humanity's relationship with this natural phenomena - from the myths and legends of the storm deities, to in-depth studies of its artistic representations, to state-of-the-art lightning protection systems on aircraft, ships and skyscrapers. Lightning explores the stories of those struck by lightning, and asks the vital question: 'What can we do to lessen the risk of being struck?
ER  -