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The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest JourneySOLD OUTAt once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.The River of Doubt—it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron.
Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the LostSOLD OUTWhat 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 Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search of the truth—except he’d written about adventure far more than he’d actually lived it.
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail$24.90In 2003, David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued.
The Surreal KillerSOLD OUTA serial killer is leaving a trail of dead women across Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. The gruesome corpses all seem to have died in exactly the same macabre way. There may be a link to a small group of scientists who meet annually in different locations in the region. Roger Bowman and Suzanne Foster are asked by the local police to attend this year’s meeting of the group in Lima, Peru to try to find out who was present at the previous meetings when the murders occurred.
Marching Powder$18.24Rusty Young was backpacking in South America when he heard about Thomas McFadden, a convicted English drug trafficker who ran tours inside Bolivia’s notorious San Pedro prison. Intrigued, the twenty-something Australian law graduate travelled to La Paz and joined one of Thomas’s illegal tours. What followed took both men by surprise: they formed a strong and instant friendship and then became partners in an attempt to record Thomas’s experiences in the jail.
Lonely Planet Peru (Country Travel Guide)$15.17Nobody knows Peru like Lonely Planet, and our unbeatable 7th edition gives you the key to its legendary past and exciting present. Watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, shop at colorful crafts markets, puzzle over the mysterious Nazca Lines and sample sublime ceviche. We'll take you there - and beyond. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit.
Machu Picchu 100 Years After BinhgamSOLD OUTNever and nowhere else in the world had an equally beautiful city been built. Nowhere had people managed to achieve such symbiosis of stone walls and their surroundings. Machu Picchu simply grows from the mountains. It constitutes their obvious extension. Their complement. Supplement. Coping stone. Their crown. It doesn't defy the mountains in any way, it doesn't try to stand up to them. It succumbs to the natural lie of the land with softness and grace, it bends with it, then rises and falls.
Discover Peru (Full Color Country Travel Guide)SOLD OUT‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesInteractive and inspiring, Discover Peru highlights all the must-see sights and must-do experiences through stunning images, insider tips, tailored itineraries and easy-to-navigate content. Discover Peru is the ideal tool for planning and experiencing your perfect trip.