peru

A guide to Peru, providing background on the history, people, and culture of the country; featuring maps and information about places of interest; and including practical travel tips on topics such as language, dining, transportation, and accommodations.

Photographs and brief text introduce the geography, history, government, industries, people, and culture of the fourth largest Latin American country.

Presents a study of the history and culture of Peru and includes information on its government and politics, economy, environmental diversity, native peoples, and their religion and language.

An introduction to the history, geography, people, economy, transportation, mass communication, and social life and customs of Peru, the third-largest country in South America.

Rus, Jodie, and Matt survive the crash of a small plane in the Peruvian rainforest and must endure a multitude of physical and psychological hardships as they attempt to reach safety.

Details Hiram Bingham's expedition to Peru and discovery of Machu Picchu and discusses what he and his team learned through excavation of the site.

Examines the geography, history, government, people, and culture of Peru.

Describes the conquest of Peru by Francisco Pizarro and the subsequent effects of Spanish rule upon the existing Indian culture.