Elborough, Travis
Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners (Unexpected Atlases)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780711264014
- author:
- Elborough, Travis
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Aurum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Atlases, Reference & Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Traverse the modern world from surprising new vantage points with Travis Elborough's unique atlas. This engrossing book reveals the beauty and terror, the obscure and the bizarre, in unexpected corners of our world.
Discover hidden lairs, forgotten cities, and improbable wonders, each with its own unique story and reflection on our relationship with the world around us. From the secret Soviet city of Zheleznogorsk to the church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, and the underground realms of Beijing and Berlin, this atlas takes you on a journey to the world's most unusual corners.
With its deeply researched and thoughtful approach, this atlas offers a fresh perspective on the world's most curious places. A delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet, it is a must-have for anyone interested in history, geography, and the human experience.