Turn right at Machu Picchu [cd]: [rediscovering the lost city one step at a time]
Format: audiobook
ASIN: B0080JLQEC
Publish date: May 2nd 2012
Publisher: Recorded Books
Edition language: English
Category:
Adventure,
Non Fiction,
Travel,
Autobiography,
Memoir,
Biography,
History,
Travelogue,
Book Club,
Culture,
Biography Memoir
Kind of dull, to be honest. I thought that it was going to be about the journey of a guy to Machu Picchu and at the same time, a book where I could gain more knowledge about the place itself. It is not a travel book as I was hoping. I disliked the author's style of writing. About 70% of the book h...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/583725343
The best thing about this book, besides the cover, is the fact that Adams, paradoxically, manages to demystify Macau Picu while making it an even powerful symbol of mystery and discover. IT’s a wonderful travel log, interspersed with history. Adams has a great since of humor.
Spring break wasn’t much of a spring break; I was sick with the flu. Bed rest was prescribed. Fortunately, that did not preclude my usual spring break fare, reading.Off I went to South America. I set off with contemporary Mark Adams as he attempted to retrace the steps of explorer Hiram Bingham III ...
While I found this interesting, it also dragged a little bit. The parts about Hiram Bingham, old-time explorer (and artifact thief) were perhaps my favorites. I'd certainly love to read a book about Adams' guide John, who is a modern-day Bingham. Lots of fascinating people, not enough photographs. W...
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