Atlas of vanishing places - Travis Elborough

Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases in this stunningly illustrated and award-winning book.

Have you ever wondered aboutcities that lie forgottenunder the dust of newly settled land?Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscapearound them? Or, even,places that have seemingly vanished, without a trace?

Following theinternational bestselling successof Atlas of Improbable Places and Atlas of the Unexpected, Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of thelost, disappearing and vanished. Discover ancient seats of power and long-forgotten civilizations throughthe Mayan city of Palenque; delve into the mystery of a disappeared Japanese islet; and uncover the incredible hidden sites like the submerged Old Adaminaby, once abandoned but slowly remerging.

Withbeautiful mapsandstunning colour photography, Atlas of Vanishing Places shows these places as they once were as well as how they look today: a fascinating guide to lost lands and the fragility of our relationship with the world around us.

WINNERIllustrated Book of the Year - Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020

Also in the Unexpected Atlas series: Atlas of Improbable Places, Atlas of Untamed Places, Atlas of the Unexpected.