Hiram Bingham
Hiram Bingham III was an American academic, explorer and politician. In 1911, he publicized the existence of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which he rediscovered with the guidance of local indigenous farmers. Later, Bingham served as the 69th Governor of Connecticut for a single day in 1925—the shortest term in history. He had been elected in 1924 as governor, but was also elected to the Senate and chose that position. He served as a member of the United States Senate until 1933.
Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
** Embark on an early 20th-century journey through South America, where a traveler explores diverse cultures, economic activities, and historical complexities from Buenos Aires to Lima.
By Hiram Bingham
Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru
Embark on a journey through the majestic Andes, where the echoes of a lost civilization await discovery amidst perilous landscapes and untold mysteries.
By Hiram Bingham