The Bermuda Triangle (book)
The
Bermuda Triangle is a best-selling 1974 book by Charles
Berlitz which popularized the belief of the
Bermuda Triangle
as an area of ocean prone to disappearing ships and airplanes. The book sold
nearly 20 million copies in 30 languages.[1]
In
the book, Charles elaborates upon several theories for the purported
disappearances. One of those theories states that the Bermuda Triangle was
actually a by-product of the destruction of Atlantis.
The
book was the subject of criticism in Larry
Kusche's 1975 work The Bermuda Triangle
Mystery—Solved, in which Kusche cites errors in the reports of missing
ships and has also said "If Berlitz were to report that a boat were red,
the chance of it being some other color is almost a certainty."[2] Lloyd's of London
has determined the Triangle to be no more dangerous than any other piece of the
ocean, and does not charge unusual rates of insurance for passage through the
area. United States Coast Guard records confirm this determination. However, tales of
missing ships, although promoted by Berlitz, existed prior to the book's
publication. He first heard of these tales at his travel agency, wondering why
his customers requested to avoid flying over this region.
The
book was later the basis for a theatrical film of René Cardona Jr.
released in 1978[3] and for a documentary of Richard Friedenberg
released in 1979[4]. With the collaboration of Dr. J. Manson Valentine, who provided photos and illustrations.
References
· "The
Bermuda Triangle Mystery". Retrieved 2006-03-28.
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