Lost City of the Incas - by Hiram Bingham (Paperback)

About the Book

First published over fifty years ago, this is the story of the discovery of one of the world's most famous ancient sites - Machu Picchu. With much literary flair and in the overall style of an adventure novel, Bingham recalls his quest to find the second Inca capital in the remote areas to the west of Cuzco.

Book Synopsis

A special illustrated edition of Hiram Bingham's classic work captures all the magnificence and mystery of the amazing archeological sites he uncovered. Early in the 20th century, Bingham ventured into the wild and then unknown country of the Eastern Peruvian Andes--and in 1911 came upon the fabulous Inca city that made him famous: Machu Picchu. In the space of one short season he went on to discover two more lost cities, including Vitcos, where the last Incan Emperor was assassinated.

Review Quotes

A rich, lively book ... it is the classic adventure--IRISH TIMES

Bingham catalogues his finds with admirable concision, and indulges his wide interests, revealing little-known facts about the Incas... He captures the majesty of the architecture in its dramatic and wild surroundings--LITERARY REVIEW

This is the stuff of dreams, a story as romantic as any in the annals of exploration--SUNDAY TIMES

About the Author

Hiram Bingham was born in Hawaii in 1875 and educated at Yale. His early expeditions to South America and his discovery of Machu Picchu were just the start of a long and colourful career: he went on to command air force troops in France during the First World War and to become a Senator. He died in 1956. Hugh Thomson, the editor of this edition, is an explorer, travel writer and documentary filmmaker living in Bristol.

Hugh Thomson, the editor of this edition, is a travel writer and documentary film maker living in Bristol. His first book, The White Rock, is published by W&N in July 2001.