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English
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"After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, New Yorker writer David Grann set out to solve 'the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century': what happened to British explorer Percy Fawcett. In 1925 Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization. For centuries Europeans believed the world's largest jungle concealed the glittering El Dorado. Thousands had died looking for it, leaving many convinced that the Amazon was...
Author
Language
English
Description
In 1925, British explorer Percy Harrison Fawcett vanished in the Amazon while trying to find the mystical and elusive City of Z. Many have tried to retrace Fawcett's steps, only to come away disappointingly empty-handed. Here, David Grann hypothesizes about Fawcett's route, his motivations, and what ultimately led to his disappearance.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker's escape from San Quentin at the age of 70. The escape enchanted the public and confounded the authorities. Detective John Hunt became captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft.
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