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An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms

Discover Mythical Lands, Lost Cities and Vanished Islands. Volume 1. Lost Atlases

By (author) Emily Hawkins
Illustrated by Lauren Mark Baldo
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Published: 4th Oct 2022
Dimensions: w 267mm h 317mm d 20mm
Weight: 855g
Interest age: From 7 to 12 years
ISBN-10: 0711262802
ISBN-13: 9780711262805
Barcode No: 9780711262805
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Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found, but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere.

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"The author of A Natural History of Fairies explores lost kingdoms and mythical places, from the island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. Published in a highly illustrated, large-format hardback." * The Bookseller * "A fascinating blend of myth and history, this book will have the curiosity of every reader piqued." * Armadillo Magazine * "Reading this book is like going on an amazing journey!" * Storytime Magazine *