Blood of the Incas
ISBN: 9780733320972
Publisher: ABC Books 2008
Hiram Bingham discovers Machu Picchu
Is Bingham's quest to find lost cities of the Incas? But what truth is there to rumours that he is searching for fabulous treasures of the vanished civilization?
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- Arts SA, literature grant
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Indiana Jones meets T
he Dangerous Book for Boys in this gripping new historical adventure. History will never be boring again. This new adventure should come with a warning for the faint-hearted. It’s history, but not as we know it.’
Allen & Unwin, April online
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Blood of the Incas author David Harris introduces his readership to historian and adventurer Hiram Bingham. With fearless courage Bingham leads a quest to uncover a lost city and the treasures of its people. Against the force of raging rivers, treacherous cliffs and head-hunting cannibals, Bingham maintains his vision for success - but will his spirit be strong enough to overcome the cultural and social challenges slowly emerging from a torrid landscape of secrets and dreams . .? A fine piece of literature for author Harris -
Blood of the Incas signals the launch of
Time Raiders - a superb new series of action, adventure and surprise.
Jacqueline Perryman, Bendigo Weekly Online
David Harris’s fictional retelling of Bingham’s adventures is beautifully crafted and the author’s lively storytelling and well-honed attention to detail, bring Bingham’s stirring travels vividly to life like a return to the stirring 'Boys’ Own Adventures' of yesteryear.
Although
Blood of the Incas reads as an adventure pure and simple, the reader also learns much more about the realities of Bingham’s world as he searches for the lost city (which he is not sure even exists) despite the depredations of deadly creatures, uncharted landscapes, unpredictable weather changes and the threat of wild cannibals. The writing is well-paced, well-written and exciting. Highly entertaining.
Russ Merrin. Magpies, Number Three, 2008
This book is a very appealing read that keeps you buried in it for hours on end with its non-stop storyline ... a great novel for young readers aged 9 upwards who loved Indiana Jones and who adore a gripping adventure.
Robert, YARA Online reviews
'I've always wanted to be an archaeologist and go on adventures like these. But, I couldn't eat another person.'
Joel, 10
'Everyone in the room sort of leaned in to hear what happened next.'
Will, 12
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