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  • In the Wonderland of Perú

    Machu Picchu - 1911 Expedition

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    Series series National Geographic Magazine
    Prof. Hiram Bingham's explorations in South America, 1906-1911, and particularly his discoveries in 1911, were so important that when he was seeking funds for another Peruvian expedition in 1912, the Research Committee of the National Geographic Society made him a grant of $10,000, Yale University contributing an equal amount. His preliminary report to the National Geographic Society and Yale ... Read more

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  • Inca Land - Exporations in the Highland of Peru

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    First published in 1922. The author, archaelogist Hiram Bingham, is reputed to be the model for Indiana Jones. According to Wikipedia, "Hiram Bingham, formally Hiram Bingham III, (November 19, 1875 June 6, 1956) was an academic, explorer, treasure hunter and politician from the United States. He made public the existence of the Quechua citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911 with the guidance of local ... Read more

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  • Across South America

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    "Across South America" by Hiram Bingham is an adventurous narrative that chronicles the author's explorations through the diverse landscapes of South America. Bingham, an American academic and explorer, shares his experiences as he traverses the continent, encountering various cultures, ancient ruins, and breathtaking natural wonders. His vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport ... Read more

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  • Lost City of the Incas

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu.In 1911 Hiram Bingham, a pre-historian with a love of exotic destinations, set out to Peru in search of the legendary city of Vilcabamba, capital city of the last Inca ruler, Manco Inca. With a combination of doggedness and good fortune he stumbled on the perfectly preserved ruins of ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    "Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru" is a captivating account by Hiram Bingham, who is renowned for his explorations of the Inca civilization. The book chronicles Bingham's adventures in the Peruvian highlands, where he uncovered the ruins of Machu Picchu and other significant archaeological sites. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Bingham brings to life the rich ... Read more

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  • Inca Land

    by Hiram Bingham ...
    The following pages represent some of the results of four journeys into the interior of Peru and also many explorations into the labyrinth of early writings which treat of the Incas and their Land. Although my travels covered only a part of southern Peru, they took me into every variety of climate and forced me to camp at almost every altitude at which men have constructed houses or erected tents ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • The Incas

    This volume contains three complete works by Hiram Bingham, Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, and William Prescott.Bingham’s “Inca Land” provides fascinating insights into the ancient and more modern cultures of the Incas and Peru, all in the context of his discovery of Machu Picchu.Sarpiento de Gamboa’s “History of the Incas” describes the history of this interesting civilization.Prescott’s “The History ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands

    Of the Civil, Religious, and Political History of Those Islands

    The fascinating personal account from one of the first Westerners to live in Hawaii.A Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands, by the Reverend Hiram Bingham, was first printed in New York in 1847. The book provides a panoramic history of Hawaii from before its discovery in 1778 by Captain James Cook up to 1845. Hiram Bingham became Hawaii's most notable missionary, an adviser to ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • An Explorer In The Air Service [Illustrated Edition]

    Hiram Bingham was a visionary, widely acknowledged in his own time for his talents as an academic, explorer and United States senator. Hailing from Hawaii, where his family before and since have provided much public service, and an expert in South American history, he became world famous for his 'discovery' of the Quecha capital, Machu Picchu.His amazing breadth of service also encompassed service ... Read more

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  • Turn Right at Machu Picchu

    Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time

    by Mark Adams ...
    **THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIRWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?**In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • The Last Days of the Incas

    The epic story of the fall of the Inca Empire to Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in the aftermath of a bloody civil war, and the recent discovery of the lost guerrilla capital of the Incas, Vilcabamba, by three American explorers.In 1532, the fifty-four-year-old Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro led a force of 167 men, including his four brothers, to the shores of Peru. Unbeknownst to ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Machu Picchu Travel Guide - What To See & Do

    Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Machu Picchu in Peru. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas" and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world - a visit to South America would not be complete without it.Also included are the neighbouring towns of Cuzco and Aguas Calientes and the famous hike to Machu Piccu (The Inca ... Read more

    $3.72 CAD