SKU: 87104790486

Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu Picchu

Sale price$18.36 Regular price$20.40
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.10 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 7 - Aug 12

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu PicchuIn 1911, a young Peruvian boy led an American explorer and Yale historian named Hiram Bingham into the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Hidden amidst the breathtaking heights of the Andes, this settlement of temples, tombs and palaces was the Incas' greatest achievement. Tall, handsome, and sure of his destiny, Bingham believed that Machu Picchu was the Incas' final refuge, where they fled the Spanish Conquistadors. Bingham made Machu Picchu

In 1911, a young Peruvian boy led an American explorer and Yale historian named Hiram Bingham into the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Hidden amidst the breathtaking heights of the Andes, this settlement of temples, tombs and palaces was the Incas' greatest achievement. Tall, handsome, and sure of his destiny, Bingham believed that Machu Picchu was the Incas' final refuge, where they fled the Spanish Conquistadors. Bingham made Machu Picchu famous, and his dispatches from the jungle cast him as the swashbuckling hero romanticized today as a true Indiana Jones-like character. But his excavation of the site raised old specters of conquest and plunder, and met with an indigenous nationalism that changed the course of Peruvian history. Though Bingham successfully realized his dream of bringing Machu Picchu's treasure of skulls, bones and artifacts back to the United States, conflict between Yale and Peru persists through the present day over a simple question: Who owns Inca history?

In this grand, sweeping narrative, Christopher Heaney takes the reader into the heart of Peru's past to relive the dramatic story of the final years of the Incan empire, the exhilarating recovery of their final cities and the thought-provoking fight over their future. Drawing on original research in untapped archives, Heaney vividly portrays both a stunning landscape and the complex history of a fascinating region that continues to inspire awe and controversy today.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 07/05/2011
ISBN: 9780230112049
Pages: 295
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.15h x 6.33w x 0.85d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 45
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 87104790486

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 17 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
M
Verified Purchase
Morgan
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
Our everyday shoe!
Size: 13 Little Kid, Color: Turquoise
Great shoes and good fit. Fits as expected. The sole has worn down a bit quicker than I had hoped but my kiddo wears them everyday. I would buy them again for sure!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025
L
Verified Purchase
lisa shelko
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
So comfy !
Size: 2 Little Kid, Color: Lavender
Shoes are so comfy and stable . I love em !
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kylie
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Probably the perfect pair of kids shoes
Size: 1 Little Kid, Color: Black/Multi
No more lagging at the door on the way to school, my daughter steps right into these sneakers and is out the door in two seconds. The black base and rainbow elastic laces ensure they match any casual play outfit. And she has really emphasized how comfy they are and how they are so easy to put on and take off. My daughter runs and plays hard outside and they really take a beating! There are no breaks in the sole and no holes in the fabric despite the everyday abuse. I am very happy with these and would buy them again in the next size up when we are ready. The size fits as expected and my daughter’s foot runs narrow, but there was no gapping.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026
T
Verified Purchase
Tara Peterson
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Every Day shoe for School!
Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Black/Multi, Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Black/Multi
My 5 year old daughter (6 next month!) picked these out for back to school. She started Kindergarten and she really liked these. They’re super adorable! Love the black since they’ll match pretty much any outfit. The rainbow is super vibrant and the fabric of the shoe is very soft. She says they’re very comfortable as well. She’s growing into a 12, so that’s what we went with and it’s perfect bc she had a little bit of room at the toe. They’re easy for her to put on and they’re very lightweight. The perfect every day shoe. She’s been wearing them to school for about a week and so far they still look brand new (that’s the pic I took from today.) Definitely recommend!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
Courtney rene
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Great shoe for Littles
Size: 13 Little Kid, Color: Black/Multi
These were super comfortable for my 7 year old. They've held up and endured the play grounds and school days. Washed up easily, the color made that possible. These were super lightweight and didn't rub her heel when she walked.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026

recommand products