Another fascinating subject is the Amazon. One of the remaining primitive jungles in the world, the Amazon retains a mysterious presence.
“The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon” by David Grann tells the story of Percy Fawcett. Fawcett set out in 1925 to find the lost city of Z, a rumored civilization, deep in the jungle. He and his party were never seen again. While telling Fawcett's story, Grann also relates his own obsession with exploring the Amazon.
This is a nonfiction read, full of adventure and intrigue.
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