In "Discovery of Atlantis," Robert Sarmast discusses the origins of the Atlantis legend, starting with the first written records by Plato more than 2,000 years ago. He takes a look at Plato's famous works, "Timaeus" and "Critia," explaining how these two works were influenced by even older manuscripts, which have since been lost. In Sarmast's new book, the search for Atlantis comes to life, with maps, diagrams, figures, charts, and more. Sarmast even offers excerpts from Plato's "Timaeus" and "Critia," both translated by Benjamin Jowett, "to familiarize the reader with the original description of the lost island of Atlantis." Those first dialogues "unwittingly launched one of the greatest mysteries of all time." He explains that Plato's Atlantis legend has "maintained a grasp on the human imagination ever since." Read more about "Discovery of Atlantis. Find top picks about Atlantis. Then read about "Unearthing Atlantis," and "The Keys of Egypt." Join our discussion: "How did you start your library?"