Peter Lourie Libri

Focusing on the efforts to save manatees, the book introduces three dedicated scientists from Brazil, Senegal, and Florida, highlighting their challenging expeditions. It addresses the threats these gentle sea mammals face, including hunting and environmental hazards, while showcasing the scientists' commitment to conservation. Beautiful photography enhances the narrative, providing an engaging look at the unique habitats and challenges of manatees. This addition to the Scientist in the Field series emphasizes the importance of protecting these beloved creatures.

Set against the backdrop of Barrow, Alaska, this narrative follows John Craighead George, an Arctic whale scientist, as he joins the Inupiaq community in their time-honored tradition of whaling. As the first whale of the spring season is caught, Craig and local whalers come together on the ice, showcasing a unique collaboration between science and indigenous culture. With nearly thirty years of experience, Craig remains captivated by the enigmatic bowhead whales, highlighting the deep connection between the community and these magnificent creatures.

Eight billion dollars' worth of Inca gold and silver are rumored to be hidden in an unmapped region of the Andes. This is the captivating story of that fabled treasure and the centuries-old spell it has cast on many, including a young American student, Peter Lourie. While completing anthropological fieldwork in Ecuador, Lourie heard the legend of Atahualpa's ransom. The Incas gathered seven-hundred tons of gold (Sweat of the Sun) and silver (Tears of the Moon) to purchase the freedom of their king, Atahualpa, from Pizarro and his conquistadors. After the Inca ruler's murder, the treasure vanished into the forsaken Llanganati range of the Andes. Lourie abandoned his graduate school ambitions to search for Atahualpa's ransom. His quest for clues and his journey into the heart of the Andes is an absorbing and exciting detective story. Lourie's account is also unforgettable for its revelations about the lives and characters of seasoned treasure hunters, the obsessed few lured by the siren song of legendary gold

Set against the backdrop of the Aztec civilization's collapse in 1521, the narrative follows Peter Lourie's journey to modern Mexico City. Accompanied by archaeologist Leonardo López Luján, Lourie explores the excavation sites of the Aztec Great Temple. The journey offers a unique glimpse into the remnants of a once-great empire and includes a fascinating encounter with the God of Death in the temple's museum basement, highlighting the intersection of history, archaeology, and mythology.

A riveting adventure biography of Fridtjof Nansen, the pioneer of polar exploration, with a focus on his harrowing three-year journey to the top of the world.