Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms by Bob Curran

Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms by Bob Curran

"A comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic places straddling the nebulous borderlands between fact and fantasy." --Frank Joseph, author of Opening the Ark of the Covenant

There are places that turn up in literature or in film--mystical and legendary places whose names may be familiar but about which we know little. We nod knowingly at the reference, but are often left wondering about places such as Atlantis, the lost land overwhelmed by the sea, or El Dorado, the fabulous city that vanished somewhere in the South American jungles. Other names are more evocative--Mount Olympus, the Garden of Eden, the mystic Isle of Avalon, and Davy Jones' Locker.

But did such places actually exist and if so, where were they, and what really happened? What are the traditions and legends associated with them? In the fascinating book, Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms, historian Dr. Bob Curran sets out to find the answers by journeying to the far-flung corners of the world and to the outer reaches of human imagination.

"In this fascinating encyclopedia of places that time forgot, Irish psychologist and historian Dr. Bob Curran brings the legends alive." --Nexus magazine

"Learned and erudite, yet written in an accessible and exceptionally readable style, this book is invaluable for those interested in the mysteries of vanished civilizations." --Brian Haughton, author of Hidden History

Curran, Bob: - No one is sure where Bob Curran, PhD, comes from. Tradition says that one moment he wasn't there and the next moment he was in County Down. He has, however, held various jobs-- including gravedigger, hospital porter, civil servant, and teacher--has studied history and education at the New University of Ulster, and has received a PhD in Educational Social Psychology. Bob has a strong interest in local history and folklore, and has both written and lectured on these subjects; he is a frequent contributor to radio, and has appeared on television co-presenting programs on heritage and history. It is said that Bob currently lives somewhere in north Antrim, with his teacher wife and two small children; but it is difficult to be sure, as he is seen only between the lights (at twilight), and then only by a fortunate few.

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ISBN 13	9781564149589
ISBN 10	1564149587
Title	Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms
Author	Bob Curran
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Red Wheel/Weiser
Year published	2007-11-19
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.