Turn Right at Machu Picchu
by Mark Adams
Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time
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Synopsis
What happens when an adventure travel expert—who's never actually done anything adventurous—tries to recreate the original expedition to Machu Picchu?In the official version of the story—the twentieth century's most famous tale of discovery—July 24, 1911 was a day for the history books. For on that rainy morning, the young Yale professor Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and encountered an ancient city in the clouds: the now-famous... more
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Critic Reviews for Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time
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Kirkus Reviews | 18 Apr 2011
A funny, erudite retrospection offering more subtle and lasting rewards than the usual package tour.
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BC Books | 23 Jul 2011
Adams writes a very readable narrative of his journey, Inca history, Bingham’s adventures as well as a little Peruvian history and culture tidbits.
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Christian Science Monitor | 30 Jun 2011
He knows how to pace a story and manages to pull off a book that tells us just enough about several things – Machu Picchu, its history and its “sacred geography,” other Incan ruins, Bingham...
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Publishers Weekly | 2 May 2011
Adams successfully weaves Bingham's tales—as well as resuscitating Bingham's positive reputation and accomplishments—into his own description of difficult but often amusing travels with his companions...
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The Washington Post | 1 Jul 2011
He has a few adventures and a scare or two, and gets a considerably deeper immersion in Peruvian life and culture than he’d previously been exposed to in Lima.
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The Wall Street Journal | 2 Jul 2011
While some readers may prefer a more straightforward version of Bingham's exploits (such as Christopher Heaney's 2010 "Cradle of Gold"), those favoring a quirkier retelling will relish Mr. Adams's wry, revealing romp through the Andes.
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Entertainment Weekly | 22 Jun 2011
In Turn Right at Machu Picchu, Adams...proves an engaging, informative guide to all things Inca...
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Military.com | 18 Jul 2011
...a story that hooks readers early and then sails along so interestingly that it's one of those "can't put it down" books.
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Review (Barnes & Noble) | 6 Jul 2011
Adams is a witty and knowledgeable guide, and the book will likely inspire visits to Machu Picchu's uniquely affecting ruins.
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Examiner | 14 May 2012
Adams' writing style is pleasing and easy to read. His self-deprecating humor graces most pages and makes the book more than just a travel guide with historical information about the original Hiram Bingham trip.
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Journey With Jesus | 7 Feb 2013
He combines self-effacing humor and serious cultural history to retrace Bingham's three expeditions and subsequent controversial claims, lawsuits, and reputation.
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Washington Independent Review of Books | 7 Feb 2013
Although the style of the book is breezy, Adams manages to describe some pretty deep ancient history as well as modern issues affecting the place. His tale is a rewarding experience for readers...
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Bookmarks Magazine | 26 Jun 2011
... Adams takes readers through some of the most gorgeous and historic landscapes in Peru, from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco to the enigmatic ruins of Vitcos and Vilcabamba.
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