David
Hatcher Childress

“Rogue adventurer and maverick
archaeologist, David Hatcher Childress,takes the reader on unforgettable
journeys deep into deadly jungles, windswept mountains and scorching deserts
in search of lost civilizations and ancient mysteries. Travel with David
and explore stone cities high in mountain forests and fantastic tales of
Inca treasure, living dinosaurs, and a mysterious tunnel system. Whether
he is hopping freight trains, searching for secret cities, or just dealing
with the daily problems, of food, money, and romance, the author keeps
the reader spellbound. Includes both early and current maps, photos, and
illustrations, and plenty of advice for the explorer planning his or her
own journey of discovery.

    
“At the age of 19 David Hatcher Childress left the United States on a six
year research and adventure odyssey.

    
“Childress would study firsthand the ancient civilizations of Africa, the
Middle East and China; along with journeying into dangerous territory occasionally,
like Uganda during the overthrow of Idi Amin.

    
“Further expeditions to South America, Africa and remote Pacific Islands,
along with his books and media attention certified Childress as the Real
Life Indiana Jones. 

    “From
Childress further 20 years of global search for lost cities, ancient mysteries
and clues of humankind’s origins, The LOST CITIES SERIES of 8 titles has
come about.

    “The
style of this author is an entertaining blend of his personal experiences
with people and legend along the way coupled with well researched facts
that can give both the armchair adventurer and hardened Skeptic somewhere
to hang their hat. “