However, the letter itself supports its accuracy of what happened. In the letter is states that Pliny the elder oversees a dark cloud on the horizon and spots its direction on what is now Mount Vesuvius. He has a boat made ready to get closer and lands at Stabiae. The letter then describes the bursts of flames, the dark sky, and stone and rock debris falling down. The letter portrays exactly the scenery during an eruption and does not exaggerate in any way. The letters simple and yet elegant description of the event deems it
However, the letter itself supports its accuracy of what happened. In the letter is states that Pliny the elder oversees a dark cloud on the horizon and spots its direction on what is now Mount Vesuvius. He has a boat made ready to get closer and lands at Stabiae. The letter then describes the bursts of flames, the dark sky, and stone and rock debris falling down. The letter portrays exactly the scenery during an eruption and does not exaggerate in any way. The letters simple and yet elegant description of the event deems it