
Inca Land - Explorations in the Highlands of Peru - By Hiram Bingham Director of the Peruvian Expeditions of Yale University and the National Geographic Society, Member of the American Alpine Club, Professor of Latin-American History in Yale University; author of “Across South America,” etc. - With Illustrations Boston and New York Houghton Mifflin Company The Riverside Press Cambridge 1922
Preface
Illustrations
Glossary
Bibliography of the Peruvian Expeditions of Yale University and the National Geographic Society
A seasoned explorer takes listeners on a remarkable trek through Peru’s dramatic highlands, where snow‑capped peaks give way to lush jungle valleys within a single day’s journey. From the barren deserts of Sihuas and Majes to the verdant corridors of the Amazon basin, the narrative captures the stark beauty of a land shaped by extreme climates and ancient stone cities perched on sheer cliffs.
Interwoven with vivid photographs and meticulous field notes, the account also follows the author’s quest to sort fact from fanciful myth in the tangled histories of the Incas. Collaborating with a diverse team of scientists, cartographers, and local guides, he reveals how each expedition added new layers to our understanding of a civilization that once thrived amid such contrasts. Listeners will feel the chill of Andean passes, the humidity of tropical rainforests, and the excitement of uncovering forgotten pathways that still whisper the secrets of the Inca world.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (546K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1956
An explorer, scholar, and public figure, he is best known for bringing Machu Picchu to worldwide attention after the 1911 Yale Peruvian Expedition. His life moved from academic work into politics, giving him an unusual place in both exploration history and American public life.
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