Lost City
The subject of David Grann's 2009 non-fiction book about explorer Percy Fawcett.
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The Lost City of Z is not a location in the video game Flower (thatgamecompany). Instead, it is the title of David Grann's first book, published by Doubleday in February 2009. The book recounts the odyssey of British explorer Captain Percy Fawcett, who disappeared in 1925 while searching for a legendary city in the Amazon. Grann's work reveals new evidence about Fawcett's death and suggests that 'Z' may have existed.
Lore & Background
In 1925, British explorer Captain Percy Fawcett disappeared with his son in the Amazon while searching for the Lost City of Z. For decades, explorers and scientists have tried to find evidence of both his party and the city. David Grann, a staff writer for The New Yorker, trekked into the Amazon himself to investigate. In his 2009 book The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, Grann reveals new evidence about how Fawcett died and shows that 'Z' may have existed.
Reader's Guide
For readers interested in the real-world Lost City of Z, David Grann's book is the definitive account. It combines historical research with investigative journalism, detailing Fawcett's expeditions and the many subsequent attempts to find him. The book was adapted into a 2016 film directed by James Gray. Grann's work is known for its meticulous reporting, earning him a reputation as a 'workhorse reporter' who inspires devoted readers.
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