Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases in this stunningly illustrated and award—winning book.
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.
WINNER Illustrated Book of the Year — Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020