Summary and Analysis of The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon: Based on the Book by David Grann

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About The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann:
 
Nearly a century after Colonel Percy Fawcett disappeared while on a quest to discover the mythical “Lost City of Z” in South America, New York Times–bestselling author David Grann set out to explore—first-hand—the terrain and history that have fascinated generations of explorers and scientists.
 
Fawcett’s wild tales of flora, fauna, and indigeous peoples captivated the West, and his disappearance sent shockwaves around the world that continue to resonate today.
 
David Grann’s book weaves the exciting stories of Colonel Percy Fawcett and his mysterious demise with an account of his own exploration of the Amazon.
 
The Lost City of Z is now a major motion picture starring Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Charlie Hunnam, and Sienna Miller.
 
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• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Apr 18, 2017
• ISBN: 9781504020428

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