Across South America

1912, a first UK edition of Hiram Bingham's travels through South America

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Printing Details

First UK edition. Hardback, bound in blue cloth with gilt titling to spine and gilt horseman to upper board. 21.5 × 14.5cm, 405pp.

Full title: Across South America, An Account of a Journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosi, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru

Hiram Bingham's illustrated account of his journey through South America, starting in Pernambuco and Bahia, ending up in Ayacucho and Lima. The book is illustrated with photographic plates (some double spread) and maps. Bingham was an American academic, explorer and politician, he publicized the existence of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which he rediscovered with the guidance of local indigenous farmers.

Condition

Poor. A reference copy only. The binding is rubbed and bumped. The front hinge is cracked open and the rear hinge weak. Several plates are detached and the book is readable with gentle handling.

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