The un-discovered islands : an archipelago of myths and mysteries, phantoms and fakes

**In __The Un-Discovered Islands__, critically acclaimed author Malachy Tallack takes the reader on fascinating adventures to the mysterious and forgotten corners of the map.** Be prepared to be captivated by the astounding tales of two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of the imagination, deception, and human error: an archipelago of ex-islands and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis and the mysteries of frozen Thule to more obscure tales from around the globe, and from ancient history right up to the present day, this is an atlas of legend and wonder, with glorious illustrations by Katie Scott. • For readers of Judith Schalansky’s __The Atlas of Remote Islands__ and __Atlas Obscura__• Finished book will include full-color illustrations throughout Critically Acclaimed Author Malachy Tallack Returns In The Autumn Of 2016 With The Un-discovered Islands, An Exploration Of Some Of The World's Strangest Places.gathered In The Book Are Two Dozen Islands Once Believed To Be Real But No Longer On The Map. These Are The Products Of Imagination, Deception And Simple Human Error. They Are Phantoms And Fakes: An Archipelago Of Ex-isles And Forgotten Lands.from The Well-known Story Of Atlantis To More Obscure Tales From Around The Globe; From Ancient History Right Up To The Present Day. This Is An Atlas Of Legend And Wonder, Of Places Discovered And Then Un-discovered. Malachy's Words Will Be Accompanied In The Book By Glorious Full-colour Illustrations By Katie Scott, Who Has Previously Worked With The New York Times, Kew Gardens And The Bbc. She Is The Illustrator Of The Beautiful Animalium And The Forthcoming Botanicum. Malachy Tallack ; Illustrated By Katie Scott. Includes Bibliographical References. Critically acclaimed author Malachy Tallack returns in the autumn of 2016 with The Un-Discovered Islands, an exploration of some of the world's strangest places. Gathered in the book are two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of imagination, deception and simple human error. They are phantoms and fakes: an archipelago of ex-isles and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis to more obscure tales from around the globe; from ancient history right up to the present day. This is an atlas of legend and wonder, of places discovered and then un-discovered. Malachy's words will be accompanied in the book by glorious full-colour illustrations by Katie Scott, who has previously worked with the New York Times, Kew Gardens and the BBC. She is the illustrator of the beautiful Animalium and the forthcoming Botanicum Gathered in this book are two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of imagination, deception and simple human error. They are phantoms and fakes: an archipelago of ex-isles and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis to more obscure tales from around the globe; from ancient history right up to the present day. This is an atlas of legend and wonder, of places discovered and then un-discovered. Malachy's words will be accompanied in the book by glorious full-colour illustrations by Katie Scott, who has previously worked with the New York Times, Kew Gardens and the BBC . She is the illustrator of the beautiful Animalium and the forthcoming Botanicum .

In The Un-Discovered Islands, critically acclaimed author Malachy Tallack takes the reader on fascinating adventures to the mysterious and forgotten corners of the map.

Be prepared to be captivated by the astounding tales of two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of the imagination, deception, and human error: an archipelago of ex-islands and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis and the mysteries of frozen Thule to more obscure tales from around the globe, and from ancient history right up to the present day, this is an atlas of legend and wonder, with glorious illustrations by Katie Scott.