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

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Accession Number: 25747

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