{"product_id":"atlas-of-the-unexpected-haphazard-discoveries-chance-places-and-unimaginable-destinations-unexpected-atlases","title":"Atlas of the Unexpected: Haphazard discoveries, chance places and unimaginable destinations (Unexpected Atlases)","description":"Atlas of the Unexpected is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations, with 45 beautiful, unique maps and evocative photography.\n\nTake an armchair 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. Learn about the accidental discovery or Vaseline. Set foot on the aptly named Just Enough Room Island. Chart the royal romance that led shipwrecked lovers to discover the purple rock of Madeira. Follow in the footsteps of a stray goat who led its keeper to uncover lost ancient biblical scrolls. These are the world’s most wondrous, improbable and – most of all – unexpected of places.\n\n“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’\n\nAlso in the Unexpected Atlas series: Atlas of Untamed Places, Atlas of Improbable Places, Atlas of Vanishing Places.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 178131716X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.178131716X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Elborough, Travis\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505789542458,"sku":"DBV.178131716X.G","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/178131716X-0.jpg?v=1783209600","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/atlas-of-the-unexpected-haphazard-discoveries-chance-places-and-unimaginable-destinations-unexpected-atlases","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}