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In this paper, read before the Literary and Historical Society, Quebec, Fletcher demonstrates methodically what he perceives as evidence for the existence of the island of Atlantis. He begins by documenting the historical instances Atlantis is referred to in ancient texts, even if only as a myth (Part 1), continues on to analyze linguistic elements that might indicate an Atlantean origin (Part 2), and also presents a connection between the American and the European fossil flora and amber fauna, suggesting that Atlantis is the missing link (Part 3). At the end, he makes mention of the deep-sea ...

Dive into a captivating exploration of world history with this comprehensive and engaging account, spotlighting pivotal events through the eloquent narratives of renowned historians. This is volume 15 of a 22-part series, focusing on the transformative years from 1800 to 1815 AD.