The Lost City of Z
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with David Grann, journalist for The New Yorker, author of The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon. This presentation is part of the ongoing series When Science Meets Art.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | 7:00 pm
In The Lost City of Z, author and adventurer David Grann steps into the hazardous Amazon jungle to retrace the footsteps of the great Colonel Percy Fawcett, who ventured there in 1925 in search of the fabled ancient kingdom of El Dorado, which he dubbed "Z." Hoping to answer decades-long questions about Fawcett's fate, as well as the existence of this "Lost City," Grann's search for the truth leads to some remarkable discoveries. Book signing to follow.
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Fee: Free
When Science Meets Art examines the ingenuity of those who are shattering the boundaries between science, technology, engineering, and art. This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Additional funding for adult programs is provided by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult Programs and by the David and Marion Ellis Endowment Fund.
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