Atlas Of Vanishing Places: The Lost Worlds As They Were And As They Are Today
A richly illustrated work of geographical and historical wonder, Atlas of Vanishing Places chronicles the lost, submerged, and forgotten corners of the world — places that once thrived but have since disappeared or dramatically transformed. Travis Elborough presents a compelling tour of locations swallowed by deserts, seas, and time, from ancient cities buried under sand to islands eroded by rising waters. With maps by Martin Brown, each entry details the former splendour and present-day remnants of these extraordinary places, grounding grand historical narratives in vivid cartographic detail. The tone is elegiac yet captivating, balancing scientific and historical insight with a traveller's sense of wonder. A perfect volume for armchair explorers, historians, and anyone drawn to the haunting beauty of what once was.
Author: Travis Elborough
Format: Paperback
Published: 2022, Aurum (an imprint of The Quarto Group)
Genre: Atlases
A richly illustrated work of geographical and historical wonder, Atlas of Vanishing Places chronicles the lost, submerged, and forgotten corners of the world — places that once thrived but have since disappeared or dramatically transformed. Travis Elborough presents a compelling tour of locations swallowed by deserts, seas, and time, from ancient cities buried under sand to islands eroded by rising waters. With maps by Martin Brown, each entry details the former splendour and present-day remnants of these extraordinary places, grounding grand historical narratives in vivid cartographic detail. The tone is elegiac yet captivating, balancing scientific and historical insight with a traveller's sense of wonder. A perfect volume for armchair explorers, historians, and anyone drawn to the haunting beauty of what once was.