Investigating Atlantis and Other Lost Cities
Kids, People and Places, Folklore and Mythology, Creative Kids, Curiosities and Wonders
| Author: | Jacob Steinberg | ISBN: | 9781622758623 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jacob Steinberg |
| ISBN: | 9781622758623 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and—perhaps closest to home—their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with sidebars that highlight similarly “lost” mythical societies. For fans of the paranormal or seekers of the truth, this is the definitive book to read.
For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and—perhaps closest to home—their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with sidebars that highlight similarly “lost” mythical societies. For fans of the paranormal or seekers of the truth, this is the definitive book to read.
