The Atlas of Legendary Places Author:Jennifer Westwood, James Harpur The Atlas of Legendary Places creates an atmosphere that defies rational explanation where physical beauty combines with legend, myth and history. Such enchanted places have long been an inspiration for poets, painters and architects. Their inherent magnetism continues to draw thousands of visitors every year. — The Atlas of Legendar... more »y Places is a celebration of this ancient heritage and charts a journey that begins where legend, myth and history meet. The reader is introduced to timeless landscapes such as Mount Fuji and Hawaii's Haleakala Crater; the sacred wonder of Stonehenge and the Serpent Mount in Ohio; the eternal realms of Avalon and Atlantis; and such awe-inspiring holy places as the Potala Palace in Tibet and Mont St. Michel. With over 250 color illustration beautifully reproduced in an oversize format.« less