Lust For Inca Gold: An Intriguing True Story of Exploration, Discovery, Murder, Espionage & Treasure - Couverture souple

Charbonneau, Steven J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1480049255 ISBN 13 : 9781480049253

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Lust for Inca Gold is a masterful blend of history, biography, legend and storytelling, providing a definitive account of the centuries-old quest for Inca gold from Atahualpa’s ransom secreted in the mysterious Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador. This fascinating you-are-there narrative also exposes political conditions and events in Ecuador during the country’s transition from military to civilian rule, including the government’s role in attempted recoveries of the Llanganati treasure. An expanded second edition, this book unmasks pseudonyms retaining all initially published information, revealing much more. New evidence is disclosed and misinformation, misdirection, myths, and theories are corrected or dispelled. Numerous sources with personal connections to the story help fill in gaps and expose intriguing twists, providing exciting new material. New events and characters are introduced concerning the central character Eugen Brunner, providing a unique insight into events, the man and his paranoia. This genre busting literary adventure has something for everyone; folklore, history, botany, biography, autobiography, memoirs, politics, military, murder, mystery, espionage, adventure, exploration, discovery, travel, romance and treasure lore. Live the odyssey and join in a quest for Valverde’s gold secreted in a certain “lake made by hand” and “hidden cave” within the Llanganati Mountains.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

A Vermont native raised in the resort community of Stowe, at twenty-three the author traveled to Ecuador to visit a childhood friend serving in the United States Peace Corps. While in Quito Mr. Charbonneau fell in love with a young Ecuadorian girl, within months they were married. Little did he know at the time, destiny would forever tie him to this mysterious land and its people. Nearly a decade passed before Mr. Charbonneau was drawn back to Ecuador and became involved within a story of international intrigue, espionage, murder, kidnapping, embezzlement, deceit, discovery and untold secrets! Mr. Charbonneau formed Ecuadoran Explorations, Inc. and was no stranger to the United States Embassy, Ministry of Defense, Presidential Palace and Institute of Patrimony & Culture in Quito. Over a two year period, as President and CEO of Ecuadoran Explorations, he applied for an Archaeological Permit and negotiated the terms of a Presidential Decree and contract for the recovery of Inca treasure from the Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador. Although the contract and decree had successfully been negotiated, drafted and were awaiting signature, Ecuador's Attorney General advised his President that a contract and decree were not a requirement for the company to proceed with the project. For political reasons the President then expressed his desire that the project continue without this documentation. Absent written terms and assurances, the fear of confiscation or of ending up in an unmarked grave, doomed the project. Decades later Mr. Charbonneau decided to tell his story and publish the entirety of writings, drawings, discoveries and secrets of renowned Ecuador treasure expert Eugen Brunner. Six months later an expanded second edition included a detailed biographical account of Brunner’s life, with new information, details and twists! Arguably a leading expert on the topic, Mr. Charbonneau’s personal connection and involvement with this story allows him, through mere prose, to take seemingly unrelated events and draw back the veil of mere coincidence, thereby connecting the unconnected! His characters, both good and bad, are presented in a “matter of fact” style which reminds the reader that the events he relates are fact, not fiction. Mr. Charbonneau’s extensive research has rewritten history, uncovered new information and revived interest in a centuries old treasure quest! Obsession, love, political intrigue, deception, mystery, adventure, his books have it all!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1480049255
• ISBN 13: 9781480049253
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Brunner Eugen K., Dyott Cmdr George M., Loch Cpt Eric E., Blake Cpt Barth, Guzman Don Atanasio
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 492
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible