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The allure of ancient treasure drives Mark Honigsbaum into the treacherous Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador, following the legend of the conquistador Valverde. Despite the fatal history surrounding the treasure, he embarks on a perilous expedition filled with jungles and conflicting tales. As he navigates this inhospitable terrain, the narrative explores the intoxicating desire for gold that captivates historians and adventurers alike, revealing the profound impact of lost wealth on human imagination and ambition.
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Valverde's Gold, Mark Honigsbaum
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- 2005
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- Title
- Valverde's Gold
- Subtitle
- In Search of the Last Great Inca Treasure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Honigsbaum
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9780312425180
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The allure of ancient treasure drives Mark Honigsbaum into the treacherous Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador, following the legend of the conquistador Valverde. Despite the fatal history surrounding the treasure, he embarks on a perilous expedition filled with jungles and conflicting tales. As he navigates this inhospitable terrain, the narrative explores the intoxicating desire for gold that captivates historians and adventurers alike, revealing the profound impact of lost wealth on human imagination and ambition.