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Meet Me in Atlantis

My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City

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2 of 3 copies available
The New York Times bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu sets out to uncover the truth behind the legendary lost city of Atlantis. A few years ago, Mark Adams made a strange discovery: Everything we know about the lost city of Atlantis comes from the work of one man, the Greek philosopher Plato. Then he made a second, stranger discovery: Amateur explorers are still actively searching for this sunken city all around the world, based entirely on the clues Plato left behind. Exposed to the Atlantis obsession, Adams decides to track down these people and determine why they believe it's possible to find the world's most famous lost city and whether any of their theories could prove or disprove its existence. He visits scientists who use cutting-edge technology to find legendary civilizations once thought to be fictional. He examines the numerical and musical codes hidden in Plato's writings, and with the help of some charismatic sleuths traces their roots back to Pythagoras, the sixth-century BC mathematician. He learns how ancient societies transmitted accounts of cataclysmic events-and how one might dig out the "kernel of truth" in Plato's original tale. Meet Me in Atlantis is Adams's enthralling account of his quest to solve one of history's greatest mysteries; a travelogue that takes readers to fascinating locations to meet irresistible characters; and a deep, often humorous look at the human longing to rediscover a lost world.
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      The Greek philosopher Plato told us everything we know about the lost city of Atlantis, and evidently there are a lot of people still looking for it. This audiobook tells of the author's quest to find those people, which he does, but he also finds that looking for Atlantis can be addictive and engrossing. Narrator Andrew Garman has just the right voice to carry this tale along. His low, authoritative tone reflects the "just-the-facts" school of narration, but he's also able to create an atmosphere of trust with the listener. This audiobook could have devolved into a conspiracy theorist's delight, but it doesn't because of the author's approach and Garman's serious demeanor. There are times when Garman needs to vary his pitch and tone more, but overall this is a fine book. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2015

      When Adams (Turn Right at Machu Picchu) became interested in the sunken city of Atlantis, he immersed himself in the world of Atlantis enthusiasts, both living and deceased. He interviewed people who had made finding it their life's ambition, including scientists, archaeologists, philosophy professors, and a medical doctor. First and foremost, intimate knowledge of Plato's Timaeus and Critias, as well as The Republic, was essential for clues to the true location and demise of Atlantis. Among the experts were those who believed that the sunken city was a fabrication of Plato's imagination, but most believed that it existed and is yet to be discovered, whether it's in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, somewhere in the Americas, or elsewhere. Narrator Andrew Garman articulates the adventure with expert pronunciation and accents from across the globe. VERDICT A fascinating introduction to the topic for Atlantis novices. ["Adams's excellent examination frames much of Atlantis research on an intimate level. In its own right, this work serves as an important contribution to the search for Atlantis. Readers of history, adventure, travel, scientific inquiry, or the history of science will find this book provocative and entertaining": LJ 2/1/15 starred review of the Dutton hc.]--Ann Weber, San Jose, CA

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      January 12, 2015
      Adams (Turn Right at Machu Picchu) joins the ever-popular field of “Atlantology,” exploring the evidence and the diverse cast of characters in his chronicle of the hunt for the lost city of Atlantis. He begins with a layman’s guide to the origin material, Plato’s notoriously difficult Timaeus and Critias, before laying out his plan to visit the four most likely locations: remote islands in Greece, Spain, Malta, and Morocco. Additionally, his investigation takes detours to Minnesota, to visit the library of an especially eccentric Atlantologist, Ignatius Donnelly; Massachusetts to learn about satellite archaeology; and Athens, where a renowned geophysicist discusses the ultimate conundrum: did the island even exist, or did Plato intend it as an allegory? This is an exhaustive account and the material is dry at points, but Adams’s informal prose acts as a remedy, transforming an academic topic into a work of travelogue, investigative journalism, and serious philosophical examination. Agent: Daniel Greenberg, Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency.

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