The Lost City of Z by David Grann
A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
This gripping non-fiction book follows the story of a British explorer who, in 1925, ventured into the Amazon jungle in search of a fabled civilization known as Z. The explorer and his party vanished without a trace, sparking numerous attempts to find them and the lost city. Nearly a century later, the author himself journeys into the Amazon, uncovering fresh evidence and revealing the shocking truth about what really happened to the lost expedition. The book combines history, biography, and old-fashioned adventure to create a captivating tale of exploration and obsession.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 339
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - A Cidade Perdida De Z
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)