{"product_id":"atlas-of-unexpected-places-haphazard-discoveries-chance-places-and-unimaginable-destinations-paperback","title":"Atlas of Unexpected Places: Haphazard Discoveries, Chance Places and Unimaginable Destinations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTravis Elborough\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraverse the globe and explore the extraordinary. This is a unique, enigmatic collection of 45 meticulously crafted maps for wandering off the beaten track.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmbark on an armchair expedition across nations and marvel at astounding spots only ever stumbled upon by chance. The \u003cb\u003eprofound histories and distinctive quirks\u003c\/b\u003e of these happenstances are described in detail alongside evocative black and white photographs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe unexpected places include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Enough Room Island, an aptly named islet that defies spatial conventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Purple Rock of Madeira, where shipwrecked lovers etched their love story into the annals of history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered one day by a wayward goat on a meandering path, guiding its keeper to unravel the mysteries of the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaseline, where the product that has become a household staple was accidentally discovered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover destinations \u003cb\u003eboth infamous and unknown\u003c\/b\u003e, where haphazard means have conspired to shape our world's history. This is a tour through the quirks of fate and the marvels of chance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn every tale and map, the world's most astounding, improbable, and, above all, unexpected locations, providing a captivating glimpse into the tapestry of human history and the unpredictability of our planet's hidden wonders. This literary voyage is an ode to the curious and the adventurous, \u003cb\u003ecelebrating the unexpected marvels that define our world\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a literary and visual adventure that will immerse you in far-off lands and obscure discoveries, offering a unique perspective on the world's hidden treasures.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribed as 'one of the country's finest pop culture historians', \u003cb\u003eTravis Elborough\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed author and social commentator who lives in London. His work delves into the ephemera of retro culture as well as the history of London, geography, and a broad range of other subjects. His \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Vanishing Places \u003c\/i\u003ewon the Illustrated Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in 2020, and he has also written \u003ci\u003eThe Bus We Loved, \u003c\/i\u003e a passionate love letter to the Routemaster bus which defined London transport for more than 50 years. His other works include \u003ci\u003eA Traveller's Year\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA London Year\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Long-Player Goodbye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeing A Writer \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Walk in the Park: The Life and Times of a People's Institution\u003c\/i\u003e. Travis is a regular contributor to Radio 4 and the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBBC History Magazine \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKinfolk \u003c\/i\u003eamong others, and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, where he teaches creative writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.72 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749014241568,"sku":"9780711290815","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/88f1c2d5e965fbac926d34ac699b9a42.webp?v=1779922957","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/atlas-of-unexpected-places-haphazard-discoveries-chance-places-and-unimaginable-destinations-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}