Across South America an Account of a Journey from Buenos Aires to Lima

""Across South America"" is a travelogue written by Hiram Bingham, an American explorer who is best known for his discovery of the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. The book is a detailed account of Bingham's journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lima, Peru, spanning over 3,000 miles. Bingham's journey was not an easy one, as he faced many challenges along the way, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and difficult terrain. Despite these obstacles, Bingham persevered and was able to explore many fascinating places in South America, including the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest. Throughout the book, Bingham provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered on his journey. He also shares his insights into the history and archaeology of the region, drawing on his extensive knowledge of South American history and his own experiences as an explorer. Overall, ""Across South America"" is a fascinating account of one man's adventure through a diverse and beautiful continent. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, or exploration.1911. By Way of Potosi With notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru and 80 illustrations and maps. Contents: Pernambuco and Bahia; Rio, Santos, and Brazilian Trade; Buenos Aires; Argentine Independence and Spanish-American Solidarity; The Tucuman Express; Through the Argentine Highlands; Across the Bolivian Frontier; Tupiza to Cotagaita; Escara to Laja Tambo; Potosi; Sucre, the De Jure Capital of Bolivia; The Road to Challapata; Oruro to Antofagasta and Valparaiso; Santiago and the First Pan-American Scientific Congress; Northern Chile; Southern Peru; La Paz, the De Facto Capital of Bolivia; The Bolivia Railway and Tiahuanaco; Cuzco; Sacahuaman; The Inca Road to Abancay; The Climb to Choqquequirau; Choqquequirau; Abancay to Chincheros; Bombon to the Battlefield of Ayacucho; Ayacucho to Lima; and Certain South American Traits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.