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Embark on an extraordinary odyssey to the world's most peculiar and perplexing locations in this captivating compendium. Travis Elborough, the esteemed author and social commentator, serves as your intrepid guide through a landscape of hidden wonders and bizarre marvels.
From the eerie Island of Dolls to the lone church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, standing defiantly amidst a sea of lava, this atlas unveils the modern world from astonishing new perspectives. Delve into the clandestine labyrinths of Beijing and Berlin, where refugees and spies once trod, and marvel at nature's own masterpieces: a subterranean river resembling a dragon's maw in the Philippines, and the floating paradise of Palmerston.
Elborough's meticulous research and keen observations breathe life into these obscure corners of the globe, weaving a tapestry of fact and folklore that is as varied and enthralling as the destinations themselves. This is not merely a book; it is a passport to the improbable, a journey that traverses the heights of beauty and the depths of terror our world has to offer.
Praised by critics for its understated eloquence and thorough investigation, this Atlas of Improbable Places elevates the art of travel writing to new heights. It is an indispensable companion for the curious explorer, whether armchair-bound or ready to set forth on their own extraordinary adventure.
Book ISBN: | 9780711264014 |
Book Author: | Travis Elborough |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Aurum |
Book Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 13 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-06-07 |
Book Pagination: | 208 pages, b-w photos |
Book Weight: | 212g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’