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 Emily Hawkins--New York Times bestselling author of
Oceanology--comes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.