Atlas of Dream Lands

A keepsake collection of maps depicting legendary and real places for the lover of literature, history, and cartography. This exploration of the Mythical Elsewhere explores a wide array of places, from the well-known to the obscure, through the eyes of historians, explorers, conquerors, and writers across the ages. Embark on this poetic exploration of the world, accompanied by the great explorers of antiquity and the Renaissance as well as poets, scholars, and novelists of all eras. It's a trip you will never forget.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

A captivating collection of maps, meticulously curated to transport the avid reader, history enthusiast, and cartography aficionado to legendary and real-world destinations that have captured the imagination of scholars, explorers, conquerors, and writers throughout the ages. This captivating exploration delves into a vast array of places, ranging from the well-known to the enigmatic, offering a unique perspective through the eyes of historians, explorers, conquerors, and writers across different eras. Prepare to embark on a journey through time as you visit iconic landmarks such as Troy, the Mughal Empire, the Congo, the river Nile, El Dorado, and many more.

Since the dawn of time, these dreamlands have haunted the narratives of great explorers, erudite historians, and the collective consciousness of humanity. Throughout centuries, these lands have acquired an enigmatic aura, yet this remarkable atlas provides a gateway to revisit them once more. Join us on this poetic exploration of the world, accompanied by the legendary explorers of antiquity and the Renaissance, as well as poets, scholars, and novelists from various eras. Let the great figures of Herodotus, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Heinrich Schliemann be your guides on this extraordinary journey to dreamlike places, sometimes existing in the realm of imagination, yet always holding a "perfectly real" essence for those who believe. This unforgettable adventure will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 193 x 268 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764365942