The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps
An illustrated collection of the world's most spectacular cartographic errors, myths, and deliberate deceptions throughout history.
About This Book
The Phantom Atlas explores the greatest myths, lies, and blunders ever committed to maps throughout history.
It reveals how mistakes, misunderstandings, and outright fabrications shaped our understanding of the world for centuries.
The book examines phantom islands, non-existent mountain ranges, and entire continents that appeared on maps despite never existing.
Through historical examples, it shows how cartographic errors persisted and influenced exploration and geography.
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