Michael Webster

The Lady of the Lines

Maria Reiche

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Nazca Lines: a colossal, cryptic wonder etched into the Peruvian desert. For fifty years, this ancient mystery was the sole obsession of one woman: Maria Reiche. A German mathematician who abandoned a comfortable European life for the relentless solitude of the Pampa, Reiche pioneered the scientific documentation of the geoglyphs, measuring every figure, line, and trapezoid by hand. She dedicated her intellect to proving the Lines were a vast astronomical calendar and spent her fortune and health fighting a lifelong battle against vandals, highways, and the world's indifference. This is the definitive biography of the "Lady of the Lines," whose mathematical genius, extraordinary resilience, and unbreakable will saved one of humanity's greatest archaeological treasures. Approx.170 pages, 29200 word count

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michael Webster
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 223g
• ISBN-13: 9798232819354
• Artikelnr.: 75939028

Autorenporträt

Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.