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The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story,Used
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The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost civilization culminating in a stunning medical mystery.Since the days of conquistador Hernn Corts, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey Godbut then committed suicide without revealing its location.Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, singleengine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization.Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, diseasecarrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethaland incurabledisease.Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hairraising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twentyfirst century.
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- Q: What is 'The Lost City of the Monkey God' about? A: The book is a true adventure narrative by Douglas Preston, detailing the exploration of a lost civilization in the Honduran rainforest, driven by advanced lidar technology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Lost City of the Monkey God'? A: The author is Douglas Preston, a renowned journalist and bestselling author known for his captivating storytelling.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: It falls under the non-fiction genre, specifically adventure and historical exploration.
- Q: When was 'The Lost City of the Monkey God' published? A: The book was published on January 3, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While it is primarily aimed at adults and older teens due to its themes and content, parents should consider the reader's maturity level.
- Q: Does the book include photographs or illustrations? A: The book may contain some photographs to complement the narrative, enhancing the reader's understanding of the exploration.
- Q: What should I expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect an engaging and suspenseful narrative, filled with vivid descriptions and dramatic twists.
- Q: Is 'The Lost City of the Monkey God' based on true events? A: Yes, the book recounts true events surrounding the discovery of a lost civilization in Honduras and the challenges faced by the exploration team.