Phantom Islands of the Atlantic: The Legends of Seven Lands that Never WereIn the tradition of Longitude comes a collection of fascinating stories about seven islands that were charted by Age of Discovery mapmakers--but which never actually existed. Sailor and author Donald Johnson reveals each island's dark origins and mysterious cartographic life through an intricate exploration of history and legend. Maps & engravings. |
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... fishing grounds and the routes there and back were well known and heavily trafficked , it was thought possi- ble that somewhere along the way the legendary islands of Brazil and Seven Cities could still be found . Then they could serve ...
... fishing grounds and the routes there and back were well known and heavily trafficked , it was thought possi- ble that somewhere along the way the legendary islands of Brazil and Seven Cities could still be found . Then they could serve ...
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... fishing grounds . Nothing came of this expedition , either . Following the 1480 and 1481 ex- plorations , other mariners continued the search , but these voyages were ... fish off the Newfoundland Banks . 116 Phantom Islands of the Atlantic.
... fishing grounds . Nothing came of this expedition , either . Following the 1480 and 1481 ex- plorations , other mariners continued the search , but these voyages were ... fish off the Newfoundland Banks . 116 Phantom Islands of the Atlantic.
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... fish . ) late to save himself through prayer . The penance for his sin is death . The soul departs from his body , and Brendan buries him on the spot . A messenger from God provides the travelers with fresh provi- sions , which last ...
... fish . ) late to save himself through prayer . The penance for his sin is death . The soul departs from his body , and Brendan buries him on the spot . A messenger from God provides the travelers with fresh provi- sions , which last ...
Contents
MAPPING THE UNKNOWN SEAS | 1 |
ISLE OF DEMONS | 28 |
FRISLAND | 44 |
Copyright | |
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Phantom Islands of the Atlantic: The Legends of Seven Lands that Never Were Donald S. Johnson No preview available - 1999 |
Phantom Islands of the Atlantic: The Legends of Seven Lands that Never Were Donald S. Johnson No preview available - 1997 |
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