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The Far Countries: One Book for Every Nation on Earth, Written to Be Read, Not Carried (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781808480867
Publisher: Meridian Publishers
Published: Jul 4 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peru is not a country you simply cross-it is one you climb.
Stretching from one of the driest deserts on Earth to the frozen summits of the Andes before descending into the vast Amazon rainforest, Peru is a nation shaped by altitude. In Peru, Atlas Greaves journeys beyond famous landmarks to uncover the geography, history, cultures, and people forged across this extraordinary vertical landscape.
Rather than offering itineraries or travel tips, this is narrative nonfiction that explains why Peru became the cradle of ancient civilizations, how the Inca mastered one of the world's most challenging environments, why colonial history still shapes modern society, and how geography continues to influence every aspect of Peruvian life.
Blending travel writing, history, cultural observation, and geography, Peru presents the country as a complete story-from the Pacific coast to the Andean peaks to the Amazon basin.
Part of The Far Countries series, this book is written for readers who want to understand a nation rather than simply visit it.
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