Exploration Fawcett

Col. Percy Fawcett

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English

Phoenix
01 April 2010

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Travel & holiday; Classic travel writing; Expeditions

The disappearance of Colonel Fawcett in the Matto Grosso remains one of the great unsolved mysteries of today.

In 1925 Fawcett was convinced that he had discovered the location of a lost city; he had set out with two companions, one of whom was his eldest son, to destination 'Z', never to be heard of again.

His younger son, Brian Fawcett, has compiled this book from letters and records left by his father whose last written words to his wife were: 'You need have no fear of any failure...'

This thrilling and mysterious account of Fawcett's ten years of travels in deadly jungles and forests in search of a secret city was compiled from manuscripts, letters and logbooks by his son.

By: Col. Percy Fawcett
Imprint: Phoenix
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 412g
ISBN: 9780753827901
ISBN 10: 0753827905
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 01 April 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett was born in 1867 in Devon, England. At the age of nineteen he was given a commission in the Royal Artillery. He served in Ceylon for several years where he met and married his wife. Later he performed secret service work in North Africa. Fawcett found himself bored with Army life and learned the art of surveying, hoping to land a more interesting job. Then in 1906 came the offer from the Society: His ticket to adventure.

Reviews for Exploration Fawcett

The story is both thrilling and astonishing--Sarah Anderson, ANDERSON'S TRAVEL COMPANION, - A book of great power . . . should be read by everyone--DAILY TELEGRAPH, -