Summary and Analysis of The Lost City of Z: Based on the Book by David Grann

Synopsis

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Lost City of Z tells you what you need to know—before or after you read David Grann’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Lost City of Z includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsProfiles of the main charactersDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann: Nearly a century after Colonel Percy Fawcett disappeared while on a quest to discover the mythical “Lost City of Z” in South America, New York Times–bestselling author David Grann set out to explore—first-hand—the terrain and history that have fascinated generations of explorers and scientists. Fawcett’s wild tales of flora, fauna, and indigeous peoples captivated the West, and his disappearance sent shockwaves around the world that continue to resonate today. David Grann’s book weaves the exciting stories of Colonel Percy Fawcett and his mysterious demise with an account of his own exploration of the Amazon. The Lost City of Z is now a major motion picture starring Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Charlie Hunnam, and Sienna Miller. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781504020428

Publisher:

Worth Books

Date of Addition:

04/18/17

Copyrighted By:

Worth Books

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Travel, Study Guides, Education, Language Arts

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.