An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms

Discover Mythical Lands, Lost Cities and Vanished Islands

An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms
Emily Hawkins, Lauren Mark Baldo
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NZ$ 45.00
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NZ$ 36.00
Hardback
h310 x 256mm - 96pg
4 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780711262805
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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 bestselling author Emily Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere.
"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 *
Once a children' s book editor, Emily Hawkins is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (Oceanology, 2009) as well as winning the Children' s Travel Book of the Year Award (Atlas of Animal Adventures, 2016). Along with her background in children' s non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote A Natural History of Fairies, which has been translated into twelve languages, selling more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Emily holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and lives in Winchester, UK. Lauren Baldo is an illustrator based in the Philippines. He has worked as a storyboard artist, comic artist, graphic designer, and children' s book illustrator.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780711262805
Published: 4 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardback
Height: 310mm
Width: 256mm
Pages: 96

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