PERU & ANDES
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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $94, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXPRU105)		  
Insight Guide Peru  •  Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES
In its hallmark style, this guide brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vividly written essays by a team of experts. Panoramic in scope, the book takes us from the crowded streets of Lima to famed archeological sites, providing genuine insight into a complex land and people. Its chapters include a history of the Incas, daily life in the Andes, the author and politician Mario Vargas Llosa and an overview of people of the Amazon. With some travel information. Sixth edition. (PRU01, $24.99)		   Insight Guide Peru
The Incas  •  Carmen Bernard  •  Paul Bahn
ARCHAEOLOGY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES
A pocket-size encyclopedia in the acclaimed "New Horizons" series, this jewel of a book features hundreds of archival drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers. It's a guide to the ancient monuments, daily life of the Incas and history of exploration. (AND03, $14.95)		   The Incas
Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca  •  Rebecca Stone-Miller
ARCHAEOLOGY •  2012 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES
This authoritative and concise illustrated survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and additional Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. With 183 illustrations, maps and site diagrams. Revised edition. (PRU05, $21.95)		   Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca
The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics  •  Orin Starn
HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 524 PAGES
A lively, literate anthology on the history and culture of Peru that ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. It's a comprehensive introduction to the country. The excellent selections were made by a panel of Peruvian and foreign experts. (PRU04, $28.95)		   The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics
Peru Map  •  Borch Maps
2011 •  MAP
A detailed laminated relief map of Peru at a scale of 1:1,750,000. This is a very clear, colorful map, which also features detailed insets of Lima and Cusco, and even a site plan of Maccu Picchu. Peru itself is broken into three sections: North, Central, South. Two Sides. 20x39 inches. (PRU02, $10.95)		   Peru Map



Also Recommended

Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu  •  Wright Water Engineers    •  Ken Wright's foldout color site plan shows the monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary with exquisite clarity. (PRU23, $6.95)
 		  
Culture Smart! Peru  •  John Forrest   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture. (PRU64, $9.95)
 		  
Lonely Planet Quechua Phrasebook  •  Serafin M. Coronel-Molina   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS  •  This shirt-pocket guide is a surprisingly thorough introduction to not just the language but also the customs and culture of the Andes. (PRU36, $8.99)
 		  
The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu  •  Alexander Stewart   • GUIDEBOOK  •  With an excellent overview of culture and history, and chapters on exploring Cuzco, Lima and Machu Picchu. (PRU19, $22.95)
 		  
The Food & Cooking of Peru: Traditions, Ingredients, Tastes, Techniques, 65 Classic Recipes  •  Flor Arcaya De Deloit   • FOOD  •  Explore the fascinating origins of Peruvian food, from its roots in the Inca culture, through the rich inheritance of the Spanish conquistadors, and the later influences of African, Italian, French and Chinese immigrants, with over 65 authentic recipes. (PRU120, $29.99)
 		  
A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru  •  Hugh Thomson   • HISTORY  •  Hugh Thomson travels all over Peru with his archaeologist pals, visiting Moche, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient sites in this thrilling account of adventure. His tale is bracketed by an account of his discoveries with Gary Ziegler at Llactapata, a newly excavated observatory barely two miles from Machu Picchu and essentially lost since Bingham happened upon the place in 1912. He concludes with wise words by John Hemming, "Anyone can find a ruin in the jungle; but it can take a lifetime to understand what you have found." (PRU76, $16.95)
 		  
Conquest of the Incas  •  John Hemming   • HISTORY  •  This classic prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion weaves wide-ranging, scholarly material in to a gripping narrative. (AND04, $25.00)
 		  
Deep Rivers  •  Jose Maria Arguedas   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  Like his narrator, 14-year-old Ernesto, Arguedas (1911-1969) was a mestizo of Spanish and Quechua descent, attuned to the hardships of bridging these two worlds. Translator Horning Barraclough captures the rhythms of the challenging Spanish-Quechua original, and of Spanish as it is spoken in the rural highlands. (AND21, $15.95)
 		  
Lima, A Cultural History  •  James Higgins   • HISTORY  •  An erudite guide to the cultural gems and literary history of Peru's capital city. James Higgins, who specializes in Peruvian literature, covers the scope of the city's history from its pre-Columbian museums, to its conquistador heritage, to its dynamic present. (PRU60, $30.00)
 		  
The Andes  •  Jason Wilson   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  Starting out in Cuzco, heart of the Inca Empire, Wilson spreads north and south along the Andes, including excerpts from South American literary giants, travelers and his own impressions. (AND74, $24.95)
 		  
The Last Days of the Incas  •  Kim MacQuarrie   • HISTORY  •  MacQuarrie tackles the personality, aspirations and greed of Francisco Pizarro in this vivid account of the conquest of a continent. (PRU77, $18.00)
 		  
Between the Lines, The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca  •  Anthony Aveni   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  A wide ranging, scholarly overview of the Nasca Lines. In this book, written for a popular audience, Aveni discusses previous theories about the significance of the lines, putting forward intriguing new ideas about how the lines may have related to sources of water. (PRU22, $39.95)
 		  
Eight Feet in the Andes  •  Dervla Murphy   • EXPLORATION  •  The indomitable Murphy treks 1,300 miles through the Andes (with a mule) on the trail of the conquistadors in this spirited account. (AND07, $15.95)
 		  
Lost City of the Incas  •  Hiram Bingham   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  This first-rate adventure story by the man who brought Machu Picchu to the attention of the world 100 years ago is not just a gripping tale of exploration and archaeology, it also sets the scene for any visitor to the site. Hugh Thomson (A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru) provides the introduction to this Centenary Edition. (AND05, $12.99)
 		  
Monuments of the Incas  •  John Hemming   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  John Hemming (Conquest of the Incas) brings the story of the Inca up to date in this revised edition of his classic photoographic overview, featuring Edward Ranney's exquisitely detailed, large format black-and-white photographs of Inca sites from Ingapirca to Incallacta. (AND73, $45.00)
 		  
Stone Offerings  •  Mike Torrey   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Torrey captures the dramatic setting, solitude and intricate construction of the Inca site of Machu Picchu in 100 striking color photographs, taken over a few days at summer and winter solstice. (AND76, $40.00)
 		  
The Incas  •  Adriana von Hagen  •  Craig Morris   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  Morris and von Hagen trace the rise and rule of the Inca, reconstructing the finely built palaces and temples of Cusco and life at lavish royal estates like Chinchero and Machu Picchu with authority in this region-by-region survey. Morris, who died in 2006, was curator of South American Archaeology at AMNH. Von Hagen, daughter of anthropologist-explorer Victor Wolfgang von Hagen, is co-director of the Leymebamba Museum in Chachapoyas. With 150 mostly black-and-white photographs and illustrations, including extensive site plans. (AND83, $26.95)
 		  
The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru  •  Michael Moseley   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction. (AND06, $34.95)
 		  
The Nasca  •  Helaine Silverman   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  This concise, authoritative book in the series Peoples of America offers much to the interested traveler. (PRU111, $46.95)
 		  
Andes  •  Michael Jacobs   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Jacobs journeys 4,300 miles from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego in the footsteps Simon Bolivar, Charles Darwin and other explorers, exploring the striking landscape and diverse cultures of South America. (AND81, $24.95)
 		  
Cloud Forest, A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness  •  Peter Matthiessen   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE  •  Matthiessen recounts with wit, insight and style his odyssey to the Amazon and Andes, including Machu Picchu and Tierra del Fuego. (SAM02, $17.00)
 		  
Cloud Road  •  John Harrison   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A captivating account of a 1,500-mile journey along the Andes from Ecuador to Peru. Mostly on foot, either alone or with his girlfriend Elaine, sometimes by bus and, partly in the company of the obstreperous donkey Dapple, Harrison weaves a tale of the people he meets with history and lore. (SAM154, $14.95)
 		  
The Bridge of San Luis Rey  •  Thornton Wilder   • LITERATURE  •  The classic tale of Franciscan missionaries in 18th-century Peru by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. First published in 1927. (AND08, $12.99)
 		  
The Heights of Machu Picchu  •  Pablo Neruda  •  Nathaniel Tarn   • LITERATURE • FAVORITE  •  Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization inspired this celebrated epic hymn to the Americas by the great Pablo Neruda. Bilingual edition. (AND22, $15.00)
 		  
Through the Eyes of the Condor, An Aerial Vision of Latin America  •  Robert B. Haas   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This collection of stunning, oversized photographs, taken from above, shows the jungles and favellas, the reefs and ruins, wildlife and diverse landscapes of Latin America. (SAM122, $50.00)
 		  
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Peru  •  Clive Byers   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A handy shirt pocket guide. (PRU75, $15.95)
 		  
Birds of Peru  •  Tom Schulenberg  •  Dan Stotz  •  John O'Neill  •  Dan Lane   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Gorgeously illustrated, this authoritative guide covers nearly 20% of the world's birds. (PRU55, $45.00)
 		  
Peru, Travellers' Wildlife Guides  •  David L. Pearson  •  Les Beletsky   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Featuring 500 illustrations of the birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects of the Amazon, Andes and Pacific Coast. (PRU30, $29.95)
 		  
Peruvian Wildlife  •  Barry Walker   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Written by resident bird legend Barry Walker and two colleagues, this compact photo guide introduces the habitats, plants, birds and animals of the Central Andes. (PRU71, $26.99)
 		  
 
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