Eight billion dollars' worth of Inca gold and silver are rumored to be hidden in an unmapped region of the Andes. This is the captivating story of that fabled treasure and the centuries-old spell it has cast on many, including a young American student, Peter Lourie. While completing anthropological fieldwork in Ecuador, Lourie heard the legend of Atahualpa's ransom. The Incas gathered seven-hundred tons of gold (Sweat of the Sun) and silver (Tears of the Moon) to purchase the freedom of their king, Atahualpa, from Pizarro and his conquistadors. After the Inca ruler's murder, the treasure vanished into the forsaken Llanganati range of the Andes. Lourie abandoned his graduate school ambitions to search for Atahualpa's ransom. His quest for clues and his journey into the heart of the Andes is an absorbing and exciting detective story. Lourie's account is also unforgettable for its revelations about the lives and characters of seasoned treasure hunters, the obsessed few lured by the siren song of legendary gold
Peter Lourie Books
This author delves into the depths of human adventure and the natural world, with his works exploring themes of life in extreme conditions and the quest for lost treasures. His extensive travels across continents serve as inspiration for his compelling narratives. Through his books, he invites readers on a journey of discovery that highlights the courage and indomitable spirit of human exploration.
Tickle Your Teachers! Build an Anti-Homework Time Machine! Learn the Perfect Answer to Any Question! Celebrate Backwards Walking Day! (!Too Day Talking Backwards And) Fasten your giggle belts! Here come more dangerously funny poems from one of the most hilarious and "heartful" children's poets in the solar system Ted Scheu. In these 62 delicious poems, he has, as always, carefully captured kids laughs and concerns about school and life. And, once again, Peter Lourie's stunning photos capture faces that are guaranteed to put a smile on yours! You'll be totally tickled (and so will your teachers, whether they like it or not!)