Atlas of Dark Destinations

Name: Atlas of Dark Destinations
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781913947194
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Explore the world of dark tourism

By Peter Hohenhaus

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Atlas of Dark Destinations by Peter Hohenhaus is a fascinating travel guide that explores some of the world's most intriguing and eerie locations. The author takes readers on a gripping journey through places characterised by their dark histories, including sites related to disasters and tragedies. This book invites adventurers to experience the unique ambience of these destinations, combining informative narratives with rich visuals to showcase their historical and cultural significance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the more mysterious and sombre aspects of travel. It offers an intriguing exploration of historically significant, eerie, and thought-provoking places around the world, providing insights into their unique stories and cultural significance. It's perfect for adventurous travellers who seek destinations that offer more than just picturesque landscapes.

Atlas of Dark Destinations

A compendium of travel destinations like no other. The first book to bring together 300 destinations in a readable and fascinating guide, from nuclear bunkers and disaster sites to strange medical museums and eerie catacombs.

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Reaching some of the darkest corners of the world, this is a compendium of travel destinations like no other.

Author Peter Hohenhaus has visited nearly all of the places featured in the book, and brings his first-hand knowledge to the reader. Dark tourism has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade as people seek a richer travel experience, choosing to meaningfully engage with our more troubling heritage rather than opting for merely escapist vacations.

This is the first book to bring together 300 destinations in a readable and fascinating guide, from nuclear bunkers and disaster sites to strange medical museums and eerie catacombs.

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Atlas of Dark Destinations by Peter Hohenhaus is praised as a useful resource for those intrigued by dark tourism, catering to both actual travellers and those exploring from home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913947194

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1500g

Pages: 352

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Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction Peter Hohenhaus Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Dr Peter Hohenhaus is a world authority on dark tourism and has visited over 900 dark destinations. He is the creator and curator of the dark-tourism.com website. This is his first book.