Publication date UK format 23/8/22 book 224 pages
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Synopsis
Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases.
Have you ever wondered about cities that lie forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or, even, places that have seemingly vanished, without a trace?
Following the international bestselling success of Atlas of Improbable Places and Atlas of the Unexpected, Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of the lost, disappearing and vanished. Discover ancient seats of power and long-forgotten civilizations through the Mayan city of Palenque; delve into the mystery of a disappeared Japanese islet; and uncover the incredible hidden sites like the submerged Old Adaminaby, once abandoned but slowly remerging.
With beautiful maps and stunning colour photography, Atlas of Vanishing Places shows these places as they once were as well as how they look today: a fascinating guide to lost lands and the fragility of our relationship with the world around us.
My Review
This was a very interesting book. There was so many fascinating facts and places you would never see if it wasn't for books like this. I just loved the layout of this book giving all sorts of information you would need about each location. Maps, coordinates, pictures and fascinating information for each location. I loved the fact at the start of this bookthere is a world map showing each location marked on. You will definitely travel the world reading this book. I definitely recommend this book if you love travelling the world through a book or if you want to travel the world to the most interesting locations. My only wish was that the pictures were in colour as this would give an extra dimension and really bring out the wonderful sense of atmosphere that this book creates. There are also some rather shocking events that took place in some of these locations. I especially was shocked at the story about the mountain glacier Park. This book is part of a series and I have read them all so you could read them all or just pick out which ever ones speak out to you. I didn't even know many of these places exist and I am so glad I discovered them. I just wish I could visit them but this book is the next best thing to travelling. I definitely learnt alot from reading this book.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us these wonderful stories from unknown locations or hidden gems as I call them . I will definitely be looking out for more books by this fantastic author.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $10.33, HC $29.99 PB $14.99
Waterstones HC £22.00 PB £9.99
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B&N HC $35.00, PB $15.00
Kobo ebook £12.59
Amazon UK K £8.80, HC £18.28, PB £9.26
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