Atlantis : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166393021 : 116639302X : 10 Sep 2010 : Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly, originally published in 1882. In this book, Donnelly explores the idea of the lost continent of Atlantis, which he believes was a real place that existed in the ancient past. Donnelly begins the book by examining various myths and legends from around the world that mention a great flood or cataclysmic event that destroyed a civilization. He argues that these stories are all referring to the same event, which he believes was the sinking of Atlantis. Donnelly then goes on to describe the geography and culture of Atlantis, based on his interpretation of ancient texts and archaeological evidence. He believes that Atlantis was a highly advanced civilization that was far ahead of its time, with sophisticated technology and a highly organized society. Throughout the book, Donnelly also discusses the possible connections between Atlantis and othe