Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time

by Adams, Mark
ISBN: 9780452297982
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIR

What happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?

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 archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer's perilous path in search of the truth--except he'd written about adventure far more than he'd actually lived it. In fact, he'd never even slept in a tent.

Turn Right at Machu Picchu is Adams' fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world's most majestic, historic, and remote landscapes guided only by a hard-as-nails Australian survivalist and one nagging question: Just what was Machu Picchu?

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Adams, Mark
  • ISBN: 9780452297982
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.77
  • Number Of Pages: 368
  • Publication Year: 2012

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  • Regular dude hikes to Machu Picchu. Hilarity ensues.

    Jill W. - 9 months ago

    These types of books are the best of travel writing: a little fish-out-of-water, a dash of history, a smidgen of practical information. It all adds up to a fun read about Peru and the challenges of the Inca Trail. Adams is slightly obsessed with recreating and following Hiram Binghams now famous discovery of Machu Picchu. The author covers the controversies surrounding Bingham and Perus desire to reclaim what they believe was stolen by him. It is a very interesting read, and Adams treats the subject with reverence, but also a lot of humor. I found myself in awe of his guide, John, and the mans ability to push himself to the limits. Who wouldnt want someone like that guiding them up (and up and up!) the Inca Trail? I found myself feeling for Mark, who is more of a simple mortal. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable travel book.

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