
The Ultimate Atlantis Collection (Six-Book Edition)
Exploring the Enigmatic Atlantis MythosBy Plato, Francis Bacon, Ignatius Donnelly, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, William Scott-ElliotLength39h 12m
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The Ultimate Atlantis Collection (Six-Book Edition) explores the multifaceted and enduring mythos of Atlantis, presenting a comprehensive anthology that spans philosophical dialogues, speculative histories, and visionary narratives. This collection marries the ancient philosophical inquiries of Plato with the speculative reflections of Francis Bacon and threads together the imaginative reconstructions by Ignatius Donnelly, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, and William Scott-Elliot. Capturing a range of styles'Äîfrom philosophical expositions to thrilling adventure tales'Äîthis anthology is a repository of thought on Atlantis, spanning millennia of speculative scholarship and literary creativity. The contributing authors, each a luminary in their respective fields, collectively navigate the intellectual and imaginative currents surrounding Atlantis. Plato's foundational dialogues set the philosophical stage while Bacon's writings evoke Renaissance curiosity. Donnelly'Äôs and Scott-Elliot'Äôs speculative histories reflect the 19th-century'Äôs preoccupation with rediscovering lost knowledge. Cutcliffe Hyne contributes a turn-of-the-century fictional narrative, exemplifying the fascination with mystery and exploration prevalent at the time. Together, these authors weave a tapestry of historical puzzle and mystical allure, enriching the reader's understanding of the Atlantis theme across diverse eras. This collection is recommended for readers eager to immerse themselves in a myriad of perspectives on one of literature'Äôs most iconic lost worlds. The Ultimate Atlantis Collection offers educational and thought-provoking journeys through time, philosophy, and imagination, providing profound insights into the enduring allure of Atlantis. This anthology prompts dialogue between ancient philosophical reflections and modern imaginative retellings, making it an indispensable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of myth and history.
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GenrePhilosophy, Science Fiction
Length39 hrs 12 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 29, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
36CHAPTER I. THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AND MEXICAN COLONIES
2Introduction and Analysis (pt. 1)
37CHAPTER II. THE EGYPTIAN COLONY
3Introduction and Analysis (pt. 2)
38CHAPTER III. THE COLONIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
4Timateus (pt. 1)
39CHAPTER IV. THE IBERIAN COLONIES OF ATLANTIS
5Timateus (pt. 2)
40CHAPTER V. THE PERUVIAN COLONY
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6Introduction and Analysis
41CHAPTER VI. THE AFRICAN COLONIES
7Persons of the Dialogue: Critias; Hermocrates; Timaeus; Socrates.
42CHAPTER VII. THE IRISH COLONIES FROM ATLANTIS
8New Atlantis (Francis Bacon)
43CHAPTER VIII. THE OLDEST SON OF NOAH
9CHAPTER I. THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK
44CHAPTER IX. THE ANTIQUITY OF SOME OF OUR GREAT INVENTIONS
10CHAPTER II. PLATO'S HISTORY OF ATLANTIS
45CHAPTER X. THE ARYAN COLONIES FROM ATLANTIS
11CHAPTER III. THE PROBABILITIES OF PLATO'S STORY
46CHAPTER XI. ATLANTIS RECONSTRUCTED
12CHAPTER IV. WAS SUCH A CATASTROPHE POSSIBLE?
47PREFATORY: THE LEGATEES OF DEUCALION
13CHAPTER V. THE TESTIMONY OF THE SEA
481. MY RECALL
14CHAPTER VI. THE TESTIMONY OF THE FLORA AND FAUNA
492. BACK TO ATLANTIS
15CHAPTER I. THE DESTRUCTION OF ATLANTIS DESCRIBED IN THE DELUGE LEGENDS
503. A RIVAL NAVY
16CHAPTER II. THE DELUGE OF THE BIBLE
514. THE WELCOME OF PHORENICE
17CHAPTER III. THE DELUGE OF THE CHALDEANS
525. ZAEMON'S CURSE
18CHAPTER IV. THE DELUGE LEGENDS OF OTHER NATIONS
536. THE BITERS OF THE CITY WALLS
19CHAPTER V. THE DELUGE LEGENDS OF AMERICA
547. THE BITERS OF THE WALLS (FURTHER ACCOUNT)
20CHAPTER VI. SOME CONSIDERATION OF THE DELUGE LEGENDS
558. THE PREACHER FROM THE MOUNTAINS
21CHAPTER I. CIVILIZATION AN INHERITANCE
569. PHORENICE, GODDESS
22CHAPTER II. THE IDENTITY OF THE CIVILIZATIONS OF THE OLD WORLD AND THE NEW
5710. A WOOING
23CHAPTER III. AMERICAN EVIDENCES OF INTERCOURSE WITH EUROPE OR ATLANTIS
5811. AN AFFAIR WITH THE BARBAROUS FISHERS
24CHAPTER IV. CORROBORATING CIRCUMSTANCES
5912. THE DRUG OF OUR LADY THE MOON
25CHAPTER V. THE QUESTION OF COMPLEXION
6013. THE BURYING ALIVE OF NAIS
26CHAPTER VI. GENESIS CONTAINS A HISTORY OF ATLANTIS
6114. AGAIN THE GODS MAKE CHANGE
27CHAPTER VII. THE: ORIGIN OF OUR ALPHABET
6215. ZAEMON'S SUMMONS
28CHAPTER VIII. THE BRONZE AGE IN EUROPE
6316. SIEGE OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN
29CHAPTER IX. ARTIFICIAL DEFORMATION OF THE SKULL
6417. NAIS THE REGAINED
30CHAPTER I. TRADITIONS OF ATLANTIS
6518. STORM OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN
31CHAPTER II. THE KINGS OF ATLANTIS BECOME THE GODS OF THE GREEKS
6619. DESTRUCTION OF ATLANTIS
32CHAPTER III. THE GODS OF THE PHOENICIANS ALSO KINGS OF ATLANTIS
6720. ON THE BOSOM OF THE DEEP
33CHAPTER IV. THE GOD ODIN, WODEN, OR WOTAN
68Preface
34CHAPTER V. THE PYRAMID, THE CROSS, AND THE GARDEN OF EDEN
69A Geographical, Historical and Ethnological Sketch (pt. 1)
35CHAPTER VI. GOLD AND SILVER THE SACRED METALS OF ATLANTIS
70A Geographical, Historical and Ethnological Sketch (pt. 2)