Lost City of the Incas by Hiram Bingham

Lost City of the Incas

The Story of Machu Picchu and its Builders

by Hiram Bingham

Librerias A.B.C. S. A. Lima, 1978, ISBN 0689700148, black and white photographic plates, paperback

Very Good condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions (see photographs)

"Bingham's discoveries, given in an easy but graphic style, read like a thrilling adventure that unfolds itself among primeval forests, turbulent rivers, picturesque waterfalls, granite canyons and magnificent precipices, exotic birds and colorful flowers ... to the average reader, who cannot undertake the long trip, the volume will give a vivid and clear account of the site and its marvels, a brilliant introduction into the archaeology of Peru, and an unforgettable experience in the realm of exploration."