Guest Newsletter: Five Books - Wilderness And Machu Picchu

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Five Books features in-depth author interviews recommending five books on a theme. You can read more interviews on the site, or sign up for the newsletter.

The Best Books on Wilderness

Henry David Thoreau insisted that "in wildness is the preservation of the world." His words have inspired conservationists to bring many of the planet's more ruggedly beautiful places under environmental protection. But 'wilderness' as a concept has become increasingly contested in recent years, explains Five Books deputy editor Cal Flyn, whose new book The Savage Landscape unravels the history of an electrifying idea. Read more

The Best Books on Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu has become the symbol of Peru, but this symbol has never been straightforward. Mark Rice recommends five books that give the full picture of the iconic site: from the record by its 'discoverer,' to the views of Pablo Neruda and Che Guevara, right through to the latest archaeological and historical works. Read more

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