SKU: 87104790486

Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu Picchu

Sale price$18.36 Regular price$20.40
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.10 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 17 - Sep 22

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu PicchuIn 1911, a young Peruvian boy led an American explorer and Yale historian named Hiram Bingham into the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Hidden amidst the breathtaking heights of the Andes, this settlement of temples, tombs and palaces was the Incas' greatest achievement. Tall, handsome, and sure of his destiny, Bingham believed that Machu Picchu was the Incas' final refuge, where they fled the Spanish Conquistadors. Bingham made Machu Picchu

In 1911, a young Peruvian boy led an American explorer and Yale historian named Hiram Bingham into the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Hidden amidst the breathtaking heights of the Andes, this settlement of temples, tombs and palaces was the Incas' greatest achievement. Tall, handsome, and sure of his destiny, Bingham believed that Machu Picchu was the Incas' final refuge, where they fled the Spanish Conquistadors. Bingham made Machu Picchu famous, and his dispatches from the jungle cast him as the swashbuckling hero romanticized today as a true Indiana Jones-like character. But his excavation of the site raised old specters of conquest and plunder, and met with an indigenous nationalism that changed the course of Peruvian history. Though Bingham successfully realized his dream of bringing Machu Picchu's treasure of skulls, bones and artifacts back to the United States, conflict between Yale and Peru persists through the present day over a simple question: Who owns Inca history?

In this grand, sweeping narrative, Christopher Heaney takes the reader into the heart of Peru's past to relive the dramatic story of the final years of the Incan empire, the exhilarating recovery of their final cities and the thought-provoking fight over their future. Drawing on original research in untapped archives, Heaney vividly portrays both a stunning landscape and the complex history of a fascinating region that continues to inspire awe and controversy today.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 07/05/2011
ISBN: 9780230112049
Pages: 295
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.15h x 6.33w x 0.85d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 45
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 87104790486

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.5 ★★★★★
Based on 24 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
P
Verified Purchase
Pamela Smith
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Great hydration mist
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Love the Pommist! Great for setting my makeup and makes it look polished.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025
N
Verified Purchase
Norma Furman
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Refreshing hydrating face spray.
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Jane Iredale Pommist works just as advertised. Great for a hydration spray and setting powder foundations. Can not do without. Highly recommended.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2025
P
Verified Purchase
Patricia Czoberek
Boise, US
★★★★★ 4
Spray to set cosmetics specifically powder
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
The product is very nice after applying dry powder to face; spray is perfect however it very strong smelling and you need to be careful not to spray to close to eyes even while shut. Has a burning effect if you spray near cornors of eyes.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025
E
Verified Purchase
EvelynSalman
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Amazing Product!
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Jane Iredale POMMISST Hydrating Spray is all that and more! It feels so refreshing on my skin, hydrates beautifully, and leaves my face feeling revitalized. I love the light, pleasant scent, and it sets my makeup perfectly. Definitely a must-have in my skincare routine—so good!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
My favorite setting mist by far!
Size: 0.4 fl oz (Pack of 1)
Love this stuff! Expensive, but worth it!!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026

recommand products