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by Hiram Bingham (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 263 pages
  • Publisher: Greenwood Press; New edition edition (10 Dec 1981)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0313229503
  • ISBN-13: 978-0313229503
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.9 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,433,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In 1911 Hiram Bingham, a pre-historian with a love of exotic destinations, set out to Peru in search of the legendary city of Vilcabamba, capital city of the last Inca ruler, Manco Inca. With a combination of doggedness and good fortune he stumbled on the perfectly preserved ruins of Machu Picchu perched on a cloud-capped ledge 2000 ft above the torrent of the Urumbamba River. The buildings were of white granite, exquisitely carved blocks each higher than a man. Bingham had not, as it turned out, found Vilcabamba but he had nevertheless made an astonishing discovery which he described in his best-selling book LOST CITY OF THE INCAS. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


About the Author

Hugh Thomson, the editor of this edition, is a travel writer and documentary film maker living in Bristol. His first book, The White Rock, is published by W&N in July 2001. Hugh Thomson's previous books include The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland and Nanda Devi, a journey to a usually inaccessible part of the Himalayas. He has led many research expeditions to Peru. He is also a film-maker and has won many awards for his documentaries, which include Indian Journeys with William Dalrymple, and Dancing in the Street: A Rock and Roll History. He lives in Oxfordshire. More details can be seen at www.thewhiterock.co.uk --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It brings Machu Picchu and the Incas into your home, 5 May 2002
This review is from: Lost City of the Incas (Hardcover)
This book is ideal for anyone who is thinking about going to Peru. It is an amazing read about the uncovering of Machu Picchu for the first time and really gives you a wonderful feeling of awe. You almost feel like you are there. This has to be one of the best books I have read about the Incas/Mayas/Aztecs concerning the Spanish Invasion and the aftermath - normally they are from a Spanish point of view and boring. This book has found not only an interesting way to describe the background history to the search for the lost city, but also makes you feel a part of it. Th unfolding of the city and the way it is described as it was found almost keeps you on the edge of your seat. I think this book has been written so you find it hard to put it down and I can safely say it has worked.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lost City of the Incas - a gripping adventure, 20 Oct 1997
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This book tells the gripping story of the discovery of Machu Piccu. Although Bingham is an academic archaeologist he appears to be belong to the Indiana Jones school. As a travel book it is a gem - Bingham travels through uncharted teritory in the outback of Peru at teh beginning of the century. He risks his life climbing the steep hillsides to Machu Piccu after getting a tip from a local farmer. But the book is also full of detail on the finds he made at the site. It is an insight into the ways of the Inca, and the archaeologist. Although it can be a bit dry in places - the lists of finds at Machu Piccu - Bingham makes up for this with his absorbing adventure story in the earlier chapters. END
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, 22 Jul 2009
This review is from: Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press) (Paperback)
I read this in preparation for a trip to Peru and found it fascinating. A really well written interesting account of the trials and tribulations leading to the discovery of what surely has to be one of the most amazing sites in the world, as well as an insight into Inca history.

Hiram Bingham is Indiana Jones incarnate; an academic and explorer/adventurer but with a wonderfully matter of fact way of describing huge hardships and fabulous finds. He comes across as being likeable and dependable.

I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting Macchu Picchu as it really puts the enormity of what was achieved into context.
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