| Footprint Handbooks |
Originally one for all of South America and
one for Central America, in 1996 they began publishing separate books for certain
destinations: Ecuador & the Galapagos; Peru & Chile. More individual country books
are coming. These are the best non-biased, fact filled, up-to-date books available, but it
is still best not to pay attention to any rates quoted because they are always out of date
before the books are off the press. |
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| Lonely Planet Guides |
Another series of guide books, country by
country or by region. Good maps, easy to read, some editorializing mixed in lots of facts. |
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| Inca Gold |
True fiction set in Peru and Bolivia, filled
with action. Author Clive Cussler does research his plots and destinations, but it is
still FICTION. Great for being distracted on long flights or in airports. |
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| The Inca - A Novel |
Fiction but remarkably true in fact. Author
Daniel Peters traces the lives of two empire kids through their meeting, marriage and
travels for conquest and healing, until the Spanish Conquistadors arrive and destroy the
empire. 1200 pages but worth it. |
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| Tikal - A Novel about the Maya |
Also fiction by the same author as "The
Inca", but if it is as good as the Inca, it should provide an entertaining and
educational view into this ancient civilization. |
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| Nazca |
Author Jim Woodman explores the mysteries of
Peru's Plains of Nazca and soars above them in a hot air balloon fashioned and flown in
the same manner as accessible to the ancient Nazcas. |
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MegaGods
Mysterious Giants of Our Past |
Author Jim Woodman explores the mysteries of
the Americas including the Giant of the Atacama Desert and the etchings in the Plains of
Nazca. |
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| The Pantanal |
Author Vic Banks travels through this seasonal eco-system
and brings its uniqueness to life. |
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| Floreana - A Woman's Pilgrimage to the Galapagos |
Written by Margaret Wittmer, one of the first permanent
settlers of the islands, about her journey to and her life on Floreana, as well as the
comings and goings of visitors and the other inhabitants of Floreana including some unique
characters. |
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The Old Patagonian Express
By Train through the Americas |
Paul Theroux travels the length of the Americas by train
and provides insightful stories all along the way. |
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| In Search of Ancient Gods |
Author Erik Von Daniken subtitles this "My Pictorial
Evidence of the Impossible". |
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| Chariots of the Gods |
This was the book that made author Erik Von Daniken well
known and brought Peru's Plains of Nazca to the attention of imaginations worldwide. |
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| Amazon |
Authors Brian Kelly and Mark London explore the Amazon
from Belem, Brazil to Iquitos, Peru. |
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| Falkland People |
A look at the people of the Falkland Islands and their
position in life's everyday activities and professions. Author Angela Wigglesworth has
captured the essence of the people. |
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| The Falklands |
A genuine coffee table winner! Superbe photography and
information organized to paint a total picture of the Falklands yesterday and today.
Author Tony Chater. |
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The Other Side of the Falklands
The Lion and The Lamb |
Author R.M. Edwards recounts his 1954 journey on the Hanne
S from England to the Falklands to work as a shepherd. Simple but interesting reading. |
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| Those Were the Days |
Falkland Islands-Britannia House Museum curator John Smith
has recreated chapters of life in the Islands. Excellent insight into the life and peoples
of these remote islands. |
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Initiation
a woman's spiritual adventure in the heart of the Andes |
Author Elizabeth B Jenkins takes you with her on her
search for spiritual meaning, culminating with complete 10-day spiritual journey with
rituals and ceremonies in Cuzco, Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu. In addition to being a
"must read" for anyone into the spiritual, it is interesting historically for
the beliefs of the Incas. |
