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The Lost City of Z

by David Grann

Audiobook Narrated by Mark Deakins 10 hrs and 5 mins

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A thrilling true tale of obsession and adventure in the Amazon, this gripping narrative follows the legendary British explorer Percy Fawcett, who vanished in 1925 whilst searching for an ancient civilization deep in the Brazilian jungle. Fawcett believed he had found evidence of a sophisticated lost city, which he called "Z," and his disappearance sparked countless rescue missions and captivated the public imagination for decades.

Blending biography, history, and investigative journalism, the author retraces Fawcett's footsteps into one of the most treacherous environments on Earth. What emerges is a captivating story of exploration, determination, and the mysteries that still lurk in the world's most remote corners. Recent archaeological discoveries suggest Fawcett may not have been mad after all, making this essential reading for anyone fascinated by exploration, lost civilizations, and the enduring allure of the unknown.