Atlantis in the Caribbean: And the Comet That Changed the World
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This work reexamines Plato's Atlantis by aligning it with pre-Columbian legends and Caribbean oceanography. Collins analyzes submerged structures near the Bahamas and Cuba, linking their destruction to the comet event that formed the Carolina Bays. He traces how transatlantic traders carried memories of ancient America back to the Mediterranean world. The text relies on mythology, ancient sailing routes, and geological evidence to challenge standard prehistoric timelines.
Praise for this book
“Probably the most substantial and well researched book on Atlantis since Ignatius Donnelly.”
📝 Description: Atlantis in the Caribbean: And the Comet That Changed the World
📑 What's inside
- Acknowledgments
- Preface to the New Edition Clue to the Great Catastrophe
- Prologue The Quest Begins
- Part One
- Discovery
- 1 The Old Priest Speaks
- 2 Egyptian Heritage
- 3 The Atlanticus
- 4 The View over Atlantis
- 5 Isles of the Blest
- 6 Forty Days' Sail
- 7 Clues to Catastrophe
- Part Two Contact
- 8 Dealing in Drugs
- 9 Olmecs and Elephants
- 10 The Murex Merchants
- 11 Shipwrecks and Sailors
- 12 Atlantic Voyagers
- Part Three Conquest
- 13 The Return to Paradise
- 14 The Exalted One
- 15 Fair Gods from Afar
- 16 People of the Serpent
- 17 The Old, Old Red Land
- 18 Hispaniola versus Cuba
- Part Four Destruction
- 19 The Ole Moon Broke
- 20 Rattling of the Pleiades
- 21 Cosmic Pinball
- 22 End of the Ice Age
- Part Five Emergence
- 23 Sunken Secrets
- 24 Out of the Blue
- Epilogue The New Quest for Atlantis
- Notes
- Bibliography Index
- About the Author
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers fascinated by the intersection of geology, mythology, and ancient history will find this book deeply engaging. Andrew Collins offers a compelling alternative to Plato’s Atlantis narrative, grounding his theory in specific archaeological and geological data from the Caribbean. If you enjoy speculative non-fiction that challenges established timelines and proposes dramatic celestial events as catalysts for cultural shifts, this text provides a rich, detailed exploration. It is particularly suited for those who appreciate interdisciplinary approaches, weaving together indigenous legends with scientific findings to reconstruct a lost world. The narrative invites active participation in piecing together evidence, rewarding the curious mind with a fresh perspective on one of history’s most enduring mysteries.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This book presents a bold, well-researched hypothesis that will satisfy those eager for alternative historical explanations. Collins effectively synthesizes geological and mythological sources to argue for a Caribbean Atlantis destroyed by a comet impact. However, skeptics or strict adherents to conventional archaeological timelines may find the speculative leaps unconvincing or overly reliant on circumstantial evidence. It is not suitable for readers seeking definitive, peer-reviewed academic consensus or those who prefer strictly factual historical records without esoteric interpretation. The narrative is engaging but demands a willingness to entertain unconventional theories about ancient catastrophes and lost civilizations.
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📖 Who should read this
If you are captivated by ancient mysteries, enjoy challenging established historical narratives, or seek to understand the profound impact of cosmic events on human civilization, this book is for you. Dive deep into a compelling alternative theory of Atlantis that is both rigorously researched and imaginatively presented.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Cometary Cataclysm Theory
The book meticulously details the theory that a devastating comet impact 13,000 years ago was the true cause of Atlantis's demise. It explores the geological traces left by such an event, including the formation of the Carolina Bays, and links this ancient celestial catastrophe directly to the civilization's sudden disappearance, offering a scientific explanation for the legend.
Ancient Lore & Plato
Collins masterfully weaves together Plato's classical account of Atlantis with the rich tapestry of indigenous myths from cultures like the Maya, Quiché, and Yuchi. By finding corroborating narratives of great floods and celestial destruction across North and South America, the author suggests these oral traditions preserve a collective memory of the same catastrophic event that befell Atlantis.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Carolina Bays
- Quiché
- Plato's Atlantis
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How might our understanding of prehistory change if catastrophic cosmic events are proven to be major shapers of ancient civilizations and their myths?
- Reflect on the power of indigenous oral traditions to preserve historical truths across millennia, especially concerning events of great magnitude.
- Consider the implications of a 'lost' advanced civilization existing in the Caribbean for our perception of ancient global interconnectedness and technological development.
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