{"product_id":"turn-right-at-machu-picchu-isbn-9780452297982","title":"Turn Right at Machu Picchu","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn 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. In fact, he’d never even slept in a tent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurn Right at Machu Picchu\u003c\/i\u003e is Adams’ fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world’s most majestic, historic, and remote landscapes guided only by a hard-as-nails Australian survivalist and one nagging question: Just what \u003ci\u003ewas\u003c\/i\u003e Machu Picchu?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTurn Right at Machu Picchu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] engaging and sometimes hilarious book.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A serious (and seriously funny) travelogue, a smart and tightly written history, and an investigative report into perhaps the greatest archaeological discovery in the last century.”—NationalGeographic.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engaging, informative guide to all things Inca.”—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Adams deftly weaves together Inca history, Bingham's story, and his own less heroic escapade....Those favoring a quirkier retelling [of Bingham's exploits] will relish Mr. Adam's wry, revealing romp through the Andes.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Quite funny and unpretentiously well informed...The perfect way to acknowledge the lost city’s one hundredth birthday.”—\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e (“Editor’s Choice”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] entirely delightful book.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eWith a healthy sense of humor...Adams unearths a fascinating story, transporting his readers back to 1911, when Yale professor Hiram Bingham III hiked the Andes and stumbled upon on of South America's most miraculous and cloistered meccas.”—NPR.org\u003cb\u003eMark Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the acclaimed history \u003ci\u003eMr. America\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e named a Best Book of 2009, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eMeet Me in Atlantis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTurn Right at Machu Picchu\u003c\/i\u003e. A writer for many national magazines, including \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e, he lives near New York City with his wife and children.John's “martini explorer” comment had unnerved me a little—compared to  Bingham, I was a white-wine spritzer explorer—so before committing to  anything, I thought I should mention that it had been a while since I  had slept outdoors. What came out of my mouth instead was “I might not  be completely up-to-date on the latest tent-erecting methods.” \u003cbr\u003e“That's  all right,” John said. “We'll need mules for a trip like this and the  arrieros—the muleteers—can set up the tents. How do you feel about  food?” \u003cbr\u003e“Sorry?”\u003cbr\u003e“You like cooked food?” John asked. \u003cbr\u003eI admitted that I  did, in fact, have a weakness for victuals prepared over heat.","brand":"Dutton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301301014757,"sku":"NP9780452297982","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452297982.jpg?v=1767743039","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/turn-right-at-machu-picchu-isbn-9780452297982","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}