Atlas of the Unexpected - (Unexpected Atlases) by Travis Elborough (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Atlas of the Unexpected</i> is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations, with 45 beautiful, unique maps and evocative photography. </b> <p/> Take an armchair voyage to places both infamous and unknown that have, often by chance or by haphazard means, been destinations of discovery that make up our world today. Learn about the accidental discovery or Vaseline. Set foot on the aptly named Just Enough Room Island. Chart the royal romance that led shipwrecked lovers to discover the purple rock of Madeira. Follow in the footsteps of a stray goat who led its keeper to uncover lost ancient biblical scrolls. These are the world's most wondrous, improbable and - most of all - unexpected of places. <p/><i>"Travis </i><i>Elborough</i><i> writes about a wide range of subjects with originality, learning and charm. Atlas of the Unexpected...is seductively beautiful: an inspiring, dream-inducing guide to almost four dozen "haphazard discoveries, chance places and unimaginable </i><i>destinations"..." </i>David Kynaston, <b>New Statesman</b> - 'best books of 2018' <p/> Also in the Unexpected Atlas series: <i>Atlas of Untamed Places</i>, <i>Atlas of Improbable Places</i>, <i>Atlas of Vanishing Places</i>.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"British author Travis Elborough's new Atlas of the Unexpected: Haphazard Discoveries, Chance Places and Unimaginable Destinations features dozens of locations with potential to excite the interest of even the most jaded traveller....the writer's nose for detail and knack for storytelling make for first-class armchair travel." --<i><b>South China Morning Post</b></i><br><br>"Travis Elborough writes about a wide range of subjects with originality, learning and charm. Atlas of the Unexpected...is seductively beautiful: an inspiring, dream-inducing guide to almost four dozen "haphazard discoveries, chance places and unimaginable destinations"..." David Kynaston, <i>New Statesman</i> best books of 2018--<b>David Kynaston</b>, <i><b>New Statesman</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Travis Elborough</b> is an author and social commentator. His books include <i>A Traveller's Year</i>, <i>A London Year</i>, <i>The Long-Player Goodbye</i>, <i>Being A Writer </i>and <i>A Walk in the Park: The Life and Times of a People's Institution</i>. Travis is a regular contributor to Radio 4 and the <i>Guardian</i>, and has penned articles on all aspects of travel and culture, from pirates in the Caribbean to donkeys at the British seaside. He has written for the <i>Times</i>, <i>Sunday Times</i>, <i>New Statesman</i>, <i>BBC History Magazine </i>and <i>Kinfolk </i>among others.</p>
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