Atlas of disappearing places Lost worlds from then and now (Dutch language)

Maps offer us a view of the world, not only as it is today, but also as it used to be. But what about places that are no longer on the map? Cities that have disappeared under the dust of later residents? Rivers and lakes that have changed shape with major consequences for the surrounding landscape? Or even places that have completely disappeared without a trace? Travis Elborough takes you on a journey to all corners of the world in search of what is disappearing and already gone. Explore ancient centers of power and long-forgotten civilizations, such as the Mayan city of Palenque. Immerse yourself in the riddle of a vanished Japanese island and discover surprising hidden cities, such as the sunken Old Adaminaby, which once disappeared under water but is slowly emerging again. Discover the dramatic consequences of rising sea levels and how both natural landscapes and man-made wonders such as the Chihuahua Desert and the Great Wall of China are threatened. The places that have disappeared from modern atlases give a picture of what the world once looked like. The Atlas of disappearing places with its beautiful maps and stunning photographs shows these places as they once were and as they look now. This book is therefore a fascinating guide to lost places that shows us the fragility of our relationship with the world around us.

Author: Travis Elborough
Type: P-bound
Language: Dutch
Number of pages: 208
Edition: 1st
Dimensions: 192x265 mm
ISBN13: 978-94-6359-503-2