After a long hiatus due to my job restrictions, I'm finally back with a long overdue book review. Interestingly, this book is about the much debated ancient city that the Aztecs built. Let's dive in!
In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and "discovered" Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archaelogical site, the author set out to retrace the explorer's perilous path in search of the truth.
This book is the author's fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world's most majestic, historic and remote landscapes guided only by an Australian survivalist.
After reading this book, my adventurous side was itching to make a trip to actually experience the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. For those intending on visiting Peru, make sure this book is in your backpack!
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