The Lost City of Z by David Grann

In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett ventured into the Amazon in search of a fabled ancient civilization — a city he called “Z.” He and his expedition vanished without a trace, sparking one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century. Decades later, journalist David Grann retraces Fawcett’s perilous path through dense jungle and hostile terrain, uncovering the explorer’s obsessions and the haunting allure of discovery that drove him to his doom. Blending biography, adventure, and historical investigation, The Lost City of Z reveals a tale of ambition, madness, and the enduring human hunger for the unknown.