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It is a measure of Hugh Thomson's skill as a writer, historian and explorer that The White Rock is such a pleasure...' (Justin Marozzi THE SPECTATOR )
In The White Rock, the whole continent becomes a plot with suspense and a cast of outrageous characters...This is Bruce Chatwin with cojones.' (Andy Martin THE INDEPENDENT )
The White Rock is the long-awaited definitive travel book on Peru.' (John Hemming, author of The Conquest of the Incas )
A riveting account of South American exploration and Peruvian culture, full of unforgettable stories and amazing facts.' (THE BOOKSELLER )
A record of one man's obsession with the Incas over a period of 20 years...an obsession that led him to search out (and in one case discover) Inca ruins in the most inaccessible places, far beyond the reach of tourists.' (Anthony Daniels SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
'Engrossing... the sort of book that fires the armchair traveller with a desire to follow in its author's footsteps.' (Geoffrey Moorhouse NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW )
One of the strongest debuts I have read for a while.' (Anthony Sattin SUNDAY TIMES )
It is the mixture of historian, traveller and film-maker that makes The White Rock come alive as few other books about South America have done.' (Ulick O'Connor SUNDAY INDEPENDENT )
'Time and again he brings the Incas to life as real people.' (Matthew Parris RADIO 4 )
'Thomson's account of his travels through the Inca heartlands weaves geographical, spiritual, personal and historical strands to an effect as rich and vivid as a Peruvian shawl.' (Juliet Clough DAILY TELEGRAPH )
It is Thomson's generosity of spirit which stands out and makes this a great book...a work that is both accessible and academically rigorous.' (Isabel Cockayne EASTERN DAILY PRESS )
'Thomson's wit, eye for detail and reverence for humanity set him aparthe is as good a companion as a traveller could hope for.' (PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY )
'The White Rock is a gem of a book, an intelligent, balanced and indeed original look at the empire of the Incas' (LOS ANGELES TIMES )
'I'll look forward to all his future stories if they're even half as well told, as vivid and funny and human, as this one.' (Alan Peter Ryan WASHINGTON POST )
In The White Rock, the whole continent becomes a plot with suspense and a cast of outrageous characters...This is Bruce Chatwin with cojones.' (Andy Martin THE INDEPENDENT )
The White Rock is the long-awaited definitive travel book on Peru.' (John Hemming, author of The Conquest of the Incas )
A riveting account of South American exploration and Peruvian culture, full of unforgettable stories and amazing facts.' (THE BOOKSELLER )
A record of one man's obsession with the Incas over a period of 20 years...an obsession that led him to search out (and in one case discover) Inca ruins in the most inaccessible places, far beyond the reach of tourists.' (Anthony Daniels SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
'Engrossing... the sort of book that fires the armchair traveller with a desire to follow in its author's footsteps.' (Geoffrey Moorhouse NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW )
One of the strongest debuts I have read for a while.' (Anthony Sattin SUNDAY TIMES )
It is the mixture of historian, traveller and film-maker that makes The White Rock come alive as few other books about South America have done.' (Ulick O'Connor SUNDAY INDEPENDENT )
'Time and again he brings the Incas to life as real people.' (Matthew Parris RADIO 4 )
'Thomson's account of his travels through the Inca heartlands weaves geographical, spiritual, personal and historical strands to an effect as rich and vivid as a Peruvian shawl.' (Juliet Clough DAILY TELEGRAPH )
It is Thomson's generosity of spirit which stands out and makes this a great book...a work that is both accessible and academically rigorous.' (Isabel Cockayne EASTERN DAILY PRESS )
'Thomson's wit, eye for detail and reverence for humanity set him aparthe is as good a companion as a traveller could hope for.' (PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY )
'The White Rock is a gem of a book, an intelligent, balanced and indeed original look at the empire of the Incas' (LOS ANGELES TIMES )
'I'll look forward to all his future stories if they're even half as well told, as vivid and funny and human, as this one.' (Alan Peter Ryan WASHINGTON POST )
The Independent, Andy Martin
‘In The White Rock, the whole continent becomes a plot with suspense and a cast of outrageous characters'
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Funny, clever and original - a must for enthusiasts of Peru!,
By vicannehayes@yahoo.co.uk (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The White Rock A Story of Exploration in the Inca Heartland (Hardcover)
If you have ever visited Peru, or are about to visit, or just interested in the history of the country, then this book is for you. It is a book of one man's travel in the country, but with a twist. He does not only visit the country, but explores the myths, the archeology and written historical accounts with a view to questioning long-held modern beliefs of the Inca's and their Cities.This is a presentation of the history of the Conquest, reminiscent of John Hemming's "The Conquest of the Inca's", but with the extra twist of allowing the reader to follow in the Author's footsteps as he retraces in person the journey of the Conquistadors and the ensuing reactions of the Inca's. I loved this book. A year after returning from my first visit to the country I was suddenly transported back there and feel like I have been shown a new slant on a much documented subject - surely this means I have to go back now!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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The White Rock,
By A Bekkers (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland: 432 (Paperback)
I bought Hugh Thompson's book "The White Rock" whilst travelling in Peru. I was very impressed by it as Hugh manages to capture the atmosphere and the places extremely well. He has a great sense of humour and manages to weave in historic bits and facts effortlessly. A must-read for everyone who travels to the Inka Heartland. A book you won't be able to put down.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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An exploration of the Inca heart & soul,
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This review is from: The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland: 432 (Paperback)
"The White Rock; An Exploration of the Inca Heartland," by Hugh Thomson is a probing insight to the heart and soul of the ancient Inca people. The author is an explorer, historian and filmmaker. However, since the Inca civilization left no written records...Thomson constructed his understanding of the Inca piece by piece...step by step and day by day. Consequently he is now arguably one of the world's foremost experts on Peru's early society. The author is modest. He acknowledges that luck played a large role in his successful find of Llactapata. First discovered by the legendary explorer Henry Bingham in 1911...(but he was never able to find it again.) Hence it was lost for over a half century until the remarkable discovery by the young tenderfoot from England. Moreover, Thomson playfully admits in the early portion of the text that luck was evident throughout his humble early beginnings in Peru. The author took twenty years to write this book and provides a seasoned eye to help the reader understand why the Inca build where they did. I was particularly impressed with the meticulous research from beginning to end of this book. To this end, the text has a scholarly quality to it but Thomson's irreverant writting style keeps the narrative lively. Overall, Thomson brilliantly manages to document the Inca people's dramatic civilization and the terrible annihilation of the vast empire by the 16th century Spanish Conquistadors. Recommended. Bert Ruiz
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