Key Ideas

1. The Lost City of Z tells the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett's obsession with finding an ancient, lost civilization in the Amazon rainforest. Fawcett believed that this civilization, which he called Z, would be evidence of an advanced society that rivaled European civilization.

2. Fawcett's search for the lost city was fueled by his desire for fame and recognition. He believed that the discovery of Z would solidify his place in history and prove his theories about the existence of advanced ancient civilizations.

3. The expeditions to find Z were treacherous and often ended ....
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