Founded in 1868, the Atlas has a reputation for procuring rarities. Its proximity to the Boston State House makes it a popular source for official expeditions to remote Ages. —From Neville Chipping’s Map Vendors in Every (Known) Age THE ATLAS BOOK SHOP, as the hanging sign with Atlas shouldering the globe suggested, specialized in travel books, historical geography, and maps. As the bell above the door rang and Sophia crossed the worn threshold, she heard a cheery “Hullo!” from the back. “Mr. Crawford, it’s Sophia,” she called. “Sophia!” The top of Cornelius Crawford’s mostly bald head, his blue eyes, and a red nose emerged from behind a precarious stack of books. “Good to see you. I’m buried back here with new inventory. Let me know if you need anything.” “Thanks, I will.” Sophia gave him a brief wave and began searching the tight, crammed aisles for the section on the Papal States. She and Theo had packed their bags that morning, but Sophia could not bring herself to take any of Shadrack’s books and maps to help them.
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