Atlas of the Unexpected

Haphazard discoveries, chance places and unimaginable destinations

By: Travis Elborough

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Hardcover | 13 September 2018

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208 Pages

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A 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.

From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, to the savvy invention of Vaseline at an American oil rig, Atlas of the Unexpected uncovers the most astounding and bizarre discoveries which have been unearthed on our planet. Spanning centuries and reaching all around the globe, each entry provides key information, wittily observed, and is accompanied by specially-drawn maps that illuminate the geographical oddities of each discovery.

About the Author

Travis Elborough is an author. His books include Atlas of Improbable Places , an international bestseller and Atlas of the Unexpected is the third book in this series.

Industry Reviews

"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, New Statesman best books of 2018 -- David Kynaston * New Statesman *
"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." * South China Morning Post *

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