Synopses & Reviews
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-300) and index.
Review
"So entertaining and appealing is Thomson's story of his exploration of the Inca empire that readers will wish they could take off and follow in his footsteps....Thomson's wit, eye for detail and reverence for humanity set him apart from the average travel-adventure writer-he is as good a companion as a traveler could hope for." Publishers Weekly
Review
"Having hiked treacherous Inca paths with two friends, several native guides, and heavy packs, Thomson describes the region's people; the rain forests and mountains; the ruins of the lost Inca world; the heat and butterflies and condors; and his efforts to cope with snakes, bats, and mosquitoes....this is a thoroughly and thoughtfully researched narrative of the Inca's rise and fall." George Cohen, Booklist
About the Author
Hugh Thomson traveled extensively in Latin America before becoming a film-maker. He has since made many arts and travel documentaries for PBS and the BBC, including the Out of India series and Great Journeys: Mexico. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and lives in Bristol.
Table of Contents
A New World -- Inca Roads -- Choquequirao: Cradle of Gold -- Machu Picchu and its Bones -- To Bolivia and Collasuyo -- To Ecuador and Chinchasuyo -- Ollantaytambo -- The White Rock -- Return to Cuzco -- Adentro (Within) -- The Last City of the Incas -- Inca Genealogy -- Chronology of the Inca Empire and Spanish Conquest -- Chronology of the Exploration of the Vilcabamba.