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NEWS September 2023
September 2023. Hi Atlantipedes, At present I am in Sardinia for a short visit. Later we move to Sicily and Malta. The trip is purely vacational. Unfortunately, I am writing this in a dreadful apartment, sitting on a bed, with access to just one useable socket and a small Notebook. Consequently, I possibly will not […]Read More »
Joining The Dots
I have now published my new book, Joining The Dots, which offers a fresh look at the Atlantis mystery. I have addressed the critical questions of when, where and who, using Plato’s own words, tempered with some critical thinking and a modicum of common sense.Read More »
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The Quest for Atlantis (L)
The Quest for Atlantis [193], by John Stewart Bowman, is a general review of the Atlantis story and its associated theories. It is not to be confused with the more controversial Quest for Atlantis by R. Cedric Leonard.
Bowman’s book is comprehensive and well balanced, presenting both argument and counter-argument. Bowman was noted for writing on scientific subjects with young people in mind but this offering is more than adequate as a primer for the interested adult. Although there have been a number of new ideas regarding Atlantis on offer since this book was written, it is still an excellent introduction to the subject. However, the inclusion of a bibliography would have enhanced its value.