Abandoned Islands

Abandoned Islands is a book that explores some of the world's eeriest places, such as American civil war forts, Europe's last leper colony, and South Atlantic whaling stations. It reveals the reasons for abandonment, such as climate change, shifting economic forces, religious conflict, or wars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

Abandoned Islands: Exploring the Eerie Side of the World

Abandoned Islands takes readers on a captivating journey to explore some of the world's most eerie and fascinating locations. From American civil war forts to Europe's last leper colony, and from South Atlantic whaling stations to grand mansions and colonial settlements, this book offers a glimpse into the forgotten corners of history.

Geographically arranged, the book takes readers on a journey from New York's East River to islands off Alaska, from French Napoleonic-era forts off the coast of Normandy to deserted villages on remote Scottish isles, from Venetian sanatoria to Croatian penal colonies, Japanese mining colonies to Sudanese deserted ports, and abandoned atolls in the Indian Ocean.

As readers delve into the pages of this book, they discover the myriad reasons behind these abandoned settlements. Climate change, shifting economic forces, religious conflicts, wars, or the absence of war have all played a role in sealing off these places from the modern world. The book features over 180 outstanding color photographs and captivating captions that bring these lost worlds to life.

Abandoned Islands is a brilliant pictorial exploration of forgotten worlds, offering a unique perspective on history and reminding us of the rich and diverse tapestry of human civilization. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply someone who enjoys exploring the unknown, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to discover the eerie side of the world.

Weight: 1300g
Dimension: 303 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838861155