VERY GOOD: This book is in very good condition, showing very little sign of use and wear. The corners of the covers and pages are intact and the high-gloss pages are free of writing.
Product Details
This book contains a wealth of color photographs and illustrations to accompany the text that profiles the civilizations of South America that were impacted by European seekers of El Dorado—the Golden Man—and his precious gold. Review the history of not only these ancient civilizations, but also the path of discovery made by archaeologists and others who uncovered these Lost Civilizations' past through their artifacts and languages.
CONTENTS
One: The Golden Enchantment of South America
Essay: Manipulating the Sun
Two: The Chavin: Builders of Giant Wonders
Essay: Contacting the Spirits
Three: The Moche: A People Raised from the Grave
Essay: A History Modeled in Clay
Four: The Paracas and Nazca Cultures: Glowing Achievements in a Desert
