One man goes in search of the lost cities of the Amazon in the Inca heartland, following in the footsteps of previous explorers and making his own discoveries.

An ancient bridge collapses over a gorge in Peru, hurling five people into the abyss. It seems a meaningless human tragedy. But one witness, a Franciscan monk, believes the deaths might not be as random as they appear. Convinced that the disaster is a punishment sent from Heaven, the monk sets out to discover all he can about the travellers.

An introduction to the culture of ancient Peru, providing information on the indigenous farming communities, their religious rituals and the adaptations they had to make in order to survive extraordinary environmental extremes. This revised edition examines the latest archaeological discoveries.

Provides a full-colour introduction to Australia, with 'what not to miss', from travelling the magnificent great ocean road to catching the Manly ferry across Sydney harbour. This guide contains chapters arranged by region that provide detailed coverage of all the attractions, from glamorous Sydney to the rugged grandeur of the Red Centre.

First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu.