Adams recounts the beginning of his own journey and how he became more aware of death as he got older, which motivated him to pursue some goals like visiting Machu Picchu in Peru. He notes that Hiram Bingham III is obsessed with his legacy, so it’s easy to reconstruct his entire life. Surprisingly, this is not an adventure story about a seasoned adventurer who goes on an epic journey instead, it’s about someone who sits at a desk all day trying to figure out how one man could have done what he did.Īdams alternates between Hiram Bingham III’s life story and his own. Adams proposes to follow his route to better understand how he found the city and possibly understand why he presented it as such a big deal. They discuss Hiram Bingham III and his discovery of Machu Picchu. The book starts with the author meeting John Leivers in Peru. In light of the upcoming 100th anniversary of this discovery and Yale University returning artifacts stolen from Peru by Bingham, Adams decided to follow in his footsteps and find out what happened over time to these incredible places. The author also discusses how Bingham’s legacy faded when it became clear that he had lied about certain details in order to make his story seem more exciting. Turn Right at Machu Picchu is a book that includes reflections on the famous explorer Hiram Bingham III’s journey into the wilderness of Peru and discovery of Machu Picchu, which was not lost but known to many locals. 1-Page Summary of Turn Right at Machu Picchu Overall Summary

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