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The phantom atlas : the greatest myths lies and blunders on maps

by Edward Brooke-Hitching

An illustrated guide to the history of fictitious features on antique maps, including ghost islands and mythical civilisations. This work explores how misunderstanding and fantasy shaped the geographical world as it was previously imagined.

Accession 25747 ISBN 9781452168401 Publisher Chronicle
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