About the book: 1994 / The book tells in a fascinating way about the discovery of continents in different historical eras. The routes of ancient sailors are being restored. Interesting hypotheses and scientific facts are considered, indicating the unflagging interest of all researchers in the history of the development and knowledge of the World. The author is an oceanologist by profession, a leading researcher at the Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and a participant in numerous expeditions in the World Ocean. He tries to convey his experience and knowledge to the readers of this book. He successfully used materials from Thor Heyerdahl and other ocean explorers. For a wide range of readers.