Mark Adams

Traces the author's recreation of Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of local guides.

Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time

Turn Right at Machu Picchu

Ken Gagne

"Turn Right at Machu Picchu" is one-stop shopping for your vicarious trip to Peru. Mark Adams, in a style somewhat reminiscent of Bill Bryson, engages the reader with three alternating timelines: the 16th-century conquest of Peru by the Spaniards; the 20th-century "discovery" of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham; and the author's own 21st-century treks in the country. With maps, a glossary, and an index, the book is both fun and factual.

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

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