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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: History, Geography, Travel, Mythology, Non-fiction

Book Review :
Malachy Tallack's The Un-Discovered Islands is a beautifully written and endlessly fascinating journey to the corners of the map where fact and fiction blur. This book is an exploration of islands that once appeared on maps but have since vanished—places that were believed in, searched for, and sometimes even ''discovered,'' only to later be proven mythical or fraudulent. Tallack takes the reader on a tour of this phantom archipelago, telling the stories of over twenty such islands. From the sunken land of Hy-Brasil off the coast of Ireland to the mythical Antillia in the Atlantic, from the politically motivated discovery of Dougherty Island to the outright fake Frisland, each chapter uncovers the history, the hope, and the human error or deceit behind these geographical ghosts. Katie Scott's beautiful illustrations perfectly complement the text, bringing a sense of wonder and whimsy to the project. This is a book for anyone captivated by maps, fascinated by the unknown, or simply in love with a good story. It is a poignant reminder of the power of human imagination and our enduring desire to find what is not there.