Inca Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162667997)

Inca Land is a book written by Hiram Bingham, an American explorer and archaeologist who is best known for his discovery of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. The book is a detailed account of Bingham's travels and explorations in Peru, where he spent several years studying the ancient Inca civilization and searching for lost cities and archaeological sites.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Bingham's journey through Inca land. He describes his encounters with the local people, their customs and traditions, and the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains. Bingham also provides a detailed history of the Inca civilization, including their religion, social structure, and political organization.One of the main focuses of the book is Bingham's search for the lost city of Vilcabamba, the last refuge of the Inca emperor Manco Inca. Bingham spent several years exploring the remote valleys and mountains of Peru, following clues and searching for evidence of the lost city. His discoveries and adventures are chronicled in vivid detail, making the book an exciting and informative read for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or adventure travel.Overall, Inca Land is a fascinating and well-written account of one man's journey through the heart of the Inca civilization. Bingham's passion for exploration and discovery shines through in every page, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the ancient cultures of South America.It was in July, 1911, that we first entered that marvelous canyon of the Urubamba, where the river escapes from the cold regions near Cuzco by tearing its way through gigantic mountains of granite. From Torontoy to Colpani the road runs through a land of matchless charm. It has the majestic grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, as well as the startling beauty of the Nuuanu Pali near Honolulu, and the enchanting vistas of the Koolau Ditch Trail on Maul. In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no place in the world which can compare with it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hiram Bingham
ISBN-10: 1162667990
ISBN-13: 9781162667997
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.45d