In this gripping tale of exploration, Sir Clements Robert Markham recounts his daring journey to the uncharted regions of southern Peru and Bolivia, where he encountered some of the most remote and exotic peoples on the planet. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the Andes, he brings to life the wonder and beauty of this spectacular region, while also shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of the indigenous people who call it home.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.