The novels that make up this book are devoted to one of the most interesting questions in the history of geographical discoveries - how and under what circumstances certain geographical names appeared on the map. An inquisitive reader will find out, for example, the origin of the name of the city of Bratsk, Lake Issyk-Kul, the Sea of ​ ​ Okhotsk, the mainland of Australia. The art form, entertaining plot and great educational material make this book interesting for people of different ages and any profession.