num_pages: 224
description: This atlas of weird and unusual locations from National Geographic unveils the strange-but-true history trivia and geography of our planets most intriguing and curious places. From deserted cities and strange settlements to remote islands and underground labyrinths this atlas features more than 50 unusual locations around the worldfrom San Juan in Parangaricutiro a town entirely submerged by lava to Leap Castle in Ireland allegedly the most haunted house in the world. Inviting text by British cultural commentator Travis Elborough is paired with photos artfully drawn maps and illustrations. Over the course of five chapters readers will explore floating worlds utopian cities deserted places man-made oddities obscure locations mysterious underground realms and more. Lyrically written and beautifully illustrated this book will inform enlighten and intrigue you as it takes you on a journey to far-off peculiar and often unreachable parts of our world.
language: English
title: Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners
publisher: National Geographic