The Bustinza family decided to reunite and celebrate Christmas in Arequipa, Peru, after nearly twenty years apart, as life slowly returned to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. What made this holiday especially memorable was the presence of the twins, Miguel Angel and Maria Angela. The day after Christmas, after listening to a few fairy tales, they asked a simple yet profound question: "Was there ever a princess in our family?" That question opened the door to a journey through histor...

A gripping tale of a shipwrecked Spaniard who walked across America in the sixteenth century, from a Bancroft Prize-winning historian.**“Once you start this book, it's nearly impossible to put it down.” -**Washington PostIn 1527, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane and knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, the mission quickly became a despe...

This second edition of Catherine J. Allen's distinctive ethnography of the Quechua-speaking people of the Andes brings their story into the present. She has added an extensive afterword based on her visits to Sonqo in 1995 and 2000 and has updated and revised parts of the original text. The book focuses on the very real problem of cultural continuity in a changing world, and Allen finds that the hold life has in 2002 is not the same as it was in 1985.

Uncovering The Mysteries of Inca (Forgotten Empires Series)The Incas are one of the most celebrated ancient civilizations. From truths learned by the study of their daily lives to far-fetched tales of unspeakable riches, there is much to be told.In this book you will discover all about the Inca, who they were, how they lived, their financial systems, farming methods and so much more. And the gold… everyone wants to know about the gold!There is much to learn about th...

A captivating new book from Wade Davis--award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade--that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and futureTravelers often become enchanted with the first country that captures their hearts and gives them license to be free. For Wade Davis, it was Colombia. Now in a masterly new book, Davis tells of his tra...

In their heyday the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the ‘Romans of the Americas’, these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometre road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges.Beautifully illustrated, this book exa...

From the Mayan calendar to the Toltec architecture at Chichén Itzá, the bequests of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations have endured long after the societies that created them declined. The intellectual and cultural achievements of Pre-Columbian America rivaled those of ancient Rome and Egypt, and greatly enriched the landscape of present-day Mexico and Central America. The traditions, social organizations, languages, and ideas that shaped each of these cultures are examined in this fascina...

Winner, Book Prize in Latin American Studies, Colonial Section of Latin American Studies Association (LASA), 2016ALAA Book Award, Association for Latin American Art/Arvey Foundation, 2016The capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, was, in its era, one of the largest cities in the world. Built on an island in the middle of a shallow lake, its population numbered perhaps 150,000, with another 350,000 people in the urban network clustered around the lake sho...

Culture Smart! guides offer readers a more meaningful experience abroad by informing them about the values, attitudes, customs, and traditions of the country they are visiting. They also give readers the practical tools to take part in their new environment, to communicate effectively, make friends, and avoid faux pas.The Ecuadorians are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to know them well visitors need to understand the historical divisions between t...

This compelling collection of essays explores the Qhapaq nan (or Great Inca Road), an extensive network of trails reaching modern-day Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. These roads and the accompanying agricultural terraces and structures that have survived for more than six centuries are a testament to the advanced engineering and construction skills of the Inca people. The Qhapaq nan also spurred an important process of ecological and community inte...

In the land of football, between mountains and valleys, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais will host the most anticipated event in the world, the World Cup 2014.      2014 World Cup in Brazil – An AdventureThrough the Mountains awakens the reader to an exciting journey in which will be able to combine the pleasure of attending football matches with a pleasant experience of living unforgettable moments in the company of nice and hospitable people from Mi...

Agustin and Paloma, tireless promoters of applied and practical spiritual ecology decide to accept in their newly formed group "Don Uriel" a small group of enthusiastic but naive seekers of truth that asked to join them in their efforts towards the awakening of their sacred land. In order to provide them with an adequate instruction and with a much needed spiritual strengthening, they decided to put this young group into contact with some sacred places located on the northern riviera of La...