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Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners by Travis Elborough (Paperback, 2021)

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Inspiring urban explorers and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in, this unique atlas shows you the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Hidden lairs beneath layers of rock, forgotten cities rising out of deserted lands and even mankind's own feats of engineering eccentricity lie in the most unusual of destinations. Go in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and estranged, taking in the defiant relics of ancient cities such as Ani, a once thriving metropolis lost to conquered lands, and the church tower of San Juan Parangaricuto, that miraculously stands as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Through the labyrinths of Berlin and Beijing - underground realms dug for refuge, espionage and even, as Canadas Moose Jaw, used as the playground for gangsters trading liquor and money over cards - never forgetting the freaks and wonders of natures own unusual masterpieces: the magical underground river shaped like a dragons mouth in the Philippines and the floating world of Palmerston. With beautiful maps and stunning photography illustrating each destination, Atlas of Improbable Places is a fascinating voyage to the worlds most incredible destinations. As the Island of Dolls and the hauntingly titled Door to Hell - an inextinguishable fire pit - attest, mystery is never far away. The truths and myths behind their creation are as varied as the destinations themselves. Standing as symbols of worship, testaments to kingships or even the strange and wonderful traditions of old and new, these curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on mans own relationship with the world around us. Also in the Unexpected Atlas series: Atlas of Untamed Places, Atlas of the Unexpected, Atlas of Vanishing Places.

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Publisher
Aurum Press
ISBN-13
9780711264014
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9049026007

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Author
Travis Elborough
Publication Name
Atlas of Improbable Places: a Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Geography & Geosciences
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm

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Title_Author
Travis Elborough
Series Title
Unexpected Atlases
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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