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

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In 1911, Hiram Bingham made history by introducing the world to the incredible architecture and rich history of Macchu Picchu in Peru. Even if he did it accidentally. Nearly a hundred years later, journalist Mark Adams decided to take the same journey that Bingham did and explore the ruins himself. "Turn Right at Macchu Picchu," is full of rich history about one of the most interesting and mysterious ancient civilizations, the Incas. The author has done a wonderful job of weaving the history of the Incas from the time of Pizzaro with the explorations of Bingham and his own journey. The writing is such that you feel you are right there with him in the jungle, feeling his pain, seeing all the amazing sites, feeling his sense of wonderment at accomplishing such a trek. But what does popular rap artist Tupac Shakur or Indiana Jones have to do with it? Did Bingham ever get recognized for his accomplishments? Has Mark Adams? Get the book to find out. Visit the author's website to find out more about the book and see mor e photos from his trip.

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