Lust for Inca Gold is a masterful blend of history, biography, legend and storytelling, providing a definitive account of the centuries-old quest for Inca gold from Atahualpa’s ransom secreted in the mysterious Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador. This fascinating you-are-there narrative also exposes political conditions and events in Ecuador during the country’s transition from military to civilian rule, including the government’s role in attempted recoveries of the Llanganati treasure. An expanded second edition, this book unmasks pseudonyms retaining all initially published information, revealing much more. New evidence is disclosed and misinformation, misdirection, myths, and theories are corrected or dispelled. Numerous sources with personal connections to the story help fill in gaps and expose intriguing twists, providing exciting new material. New events and characters are introduced concerning the central character Eugen Brunner, providing a unique insight into events, the man and his paranoia. This genre busting literary adventure has something for everyone; folklore, history, botany, biography, autobiography, memoirs, politics, military, murder, mystery, espionage, adventure, exploration, discovery, travel, romance and treasure lore. Live the odyssey and join in a quest for Valverde’s gold secreted in a certain “lake made by hand” and “hidden cave” within the Llanganati Mountains.
Mr. Charbonneau formed the company Ecuadoran Explorations Incorporated and over a two year period was no stranger to the United States Embassy, Ministry of Defense, Presidential Palace and Institute of Patrimony & Culture in Quito.As the company's President and CEO Mr. Charbonneau applied for an Archaeological Permit and negotiated the terms of a Presidential Decree and contract for the recovery of Inca treasure from the Llanganati Mountains of Ecuador. Although the contract and decree had been successfully negotiated,drafted and were awaiting signature, for political reasons Ecuador's Attorney General advised President Cordero that a contract and decree were not a requirement for the company to move forward with the project, an Archaeological Permit would suffice. The President then expressed a new found desire that the project continue without the agreed upon documentation. Absent written terms and legal assurances the fear of any recovered treasures confiscation, or of ending up in an unmarked grave, doomed the project. Decades later Mr. Charbonneau decided to tell his story and publish the writings, drawings,discoveries and secrets of renowned Ecuador treasure expert Eugen Brunner. Seven months later an expanded second edition included a detailed biographical account of Brunner's life, with new information, details and twists. Over time the story evolved and so have the works of the author with numerous updates and additional titles being researched and published.
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