The Story of Atlantis

The book is a speculative work that describes the history and civilization of Atlantis a mythical island continent that was said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean before it sank beneath the waves. Scott-Elliot based his account of Atlantis on the writings of Helena Blavatsky the founder of the Theosophical Society and other esoteric sources. He described Atlantis as a highly advanced civilization that had knowledge of science technology and spirituality far beyond that of any other civilization of its time. According to Scott-Elliot the Atlanteans were a highly spiritual people who had a deep understanding of the natural world and the forces that govern it. However their civilization was eventually destroyed by a cataclysmic event which he believed was caused by a misuse of their knowledge and technology. Scott-Elliots account of Atlantis has been criticized for its lack of scientific evidence and its reliance on esoteric sources. However the book was influential in its time and helped to popularize the idea of Atlantis as a lost civilization of great wisdom and knowledge. Today the idea of Atlantis remains a popular subject of speculation and study among some writers researchers and enthusiasts of ancient history and mythology. While there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of Atlantis its legend continues to inspire curiosity and imagination.