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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager comes a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction “with all the pace and excitement of a movie thriller”(The New York Times) that unravels the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century—the story of the legendary British explorer who ventured into the Amazon jungle in search of a fabled civilization and never returned.
“[Grann is] one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today.”—New York Magazine
After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, acclaimed writer David Grann set out to determine what happened to the British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for the Lost City of Z. For centuries Europeans believed the Amazon, the world’s largest rain forest, concealed the glittering kingdom of El Dorado. Thousands had died looking for it, leaving many scientists convinced that the Amazon was truly inimical to humankind. In 1925 Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization, hoping to make one of the most important discoveries in history. Then he vanished. Over the years countless perished trying to find evidence of his party and the place he called “The Lost City of Z.”
In this masterpiece, journalist David Grann interweaves the spellbinding stories of Fawcett’s quest for “Z” and his own journey into the deadly jungle.
Look for David Grann’s latest bestselling book, The Wager!
From the Publisher
ASIN : B001NLL414
Publisher : Vintage (February 17, 2009)
Publication date : February 17, 2009
Language : English
File size : 8251 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 414 pages
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Customers find the historical setting extremely interesting and well-told. They also appreciate the vivid scenes and detailed characters that put them right into the story. Readers describe the writing style as extremely well written and the content as fascinating and true. Opinions are mixed on the ending, with some finding it satisfying and exciting, while others say it’s convoluted and misleading.
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