Atlas of Lost Kingdoms
Discover Mythical Lands, Lost Cities and Vanished Islands
$39.58
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2022
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711262805 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0711262802 |
| Author: | Emily Hawkins, Lauren Mark Baldo |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Wide Eyed Editions |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 886g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 316mm x 302mm |
| Series: | Lost Atlases |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“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 *
About The Author
Emily Hawkins
Emily Hawkins is a full-time author, formerly a children’s book editor. Her work has appeared on The New York Times bestseller list, including Oceanology (2009), and she won the Children’s Travel Book of the Year Award for Atlas of Animal Adventures (2016). With a background in children’s non-fiction, Emily also has a keen interest in myth, folklore, and storytelling. Her 2020 book, A Natural History of Fairies, has been translated into twelve languages and sold over 100,000 copies globally. Emily holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University and resides in Winchester, UK.
Lauren Baldo is an illustrator based in the Philippines. He has experience as a storyboard artist, comic artist, graphic designer, and children’s book illustrator.
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