Vince Lee has sold hundreds of copies of "Forgotten Vilcabamba" via the internet to numerous university libraries, archaeologists, trekkers and armchair adventurers in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Latin America. Here's what some of them have to say: "Vincent Lee reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of
Manco Inca's Vilcabamba in a series of splendid expeditions. His detective
work and conclusions are totally convincing (and his) drawings constitute
a treasure-house of new information." "Really enjoyed 'Forgotten Vilcabamba,' a great story well told.
We'd have been lost without it on the Vilcabamba trek." "A great book and wonderful read for people interested in Machu
Picchu. I'm recommending that all the museum bookstores at the exhibition
stock it." "Fabulous!. I treasure my copy. Vincent Lee should get a medal
from Peru. A great read, solid and impressive." "I very much liked 'Forgotten Vilcabamba,' a well-told story
of archaeological sleuthing. Unlike most expedition accounts, (Lee's)
tips its hat to other Andeanists and his local guides and porters." "A breath of fresh air. An illuminating archaeological adventure,
told with a storyteller's skill and without a hint of 'archaeobabbel'." "Truly inspirational and a fine read." "A tremendous read. An interesting and entertaining 'no-putter-downer'
with a delightful storytelling style (and a) solid scientific contribution
in the appendices. I'll be recommending (it) to my graduate students." "Fantastic!" Tim Toni, Australia "An amazing and fascinating book." John Servayge, Belgium "Our enjoyment of the (Vilcabamba) trek was increased ten-fold.
Your book made the trail come alive." "An enormous accomplishment. A masterpiece!" "Congratulations and thank you (for an) easy and accessible
read that made me think throughout." "Belongs in the library of anyone with a serious interest in
the Inca. Includes dozens of aesthetically pleasing plans." "Vince Lee has done a tremendous service to those interested
in the archaeology, history and environment of the Peruvian highlands.
His book Forgotten Vilcabamba offers a comprehensive survey
of the historical literature related to the Spanish conquest of the
Inca and, in particular, the events surrounding the creation and destruction
of Vilcabamba. His account includes the observations of various thentieth-century
explorers in the region. Interwoven with the history is his own story
of discovering the area and his gradual awareness of its vast untouched
archaeological ruins. Lee brought his skills as an architect to the
Vilcabamba documentation project, contributing more than 100 maps
and site drawings, many of which are reproduced in the book. This
is a wonderful story of adventure and discovery mixed with history,
ethnography, and ecology. Lee's approach and commitment should inspire
other explorers to follow his lead to add to the sum of world knowledge
through his scholarly approach to an exciting exploratory aventure."
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