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John Lloyd Stephens (18051852) was an American politician who is renowned for his pioneering research into the ancient Maya civilisation. First published in 1841, this book describes the ancient Mayan sites he visited in 1839 and 1840. Volume 1 focuses on Copán and the indigenous cultures of Central America.

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Preface; 1. Departure; 2. Every one for himself; 3. A Canonigo; 4. Purchasing a bridle; 5. An Indian funeral; 6. How to begin; 7. Survey of the ruins; 8. Separation; 9. Chimalapa; 10. Hacienda of Narengo; 11. The Provesor; 12. Party to Mixco; 13. Excursion to La Antigua and the Pacific Ocean; 14. The return; 15. Hunt for a government; 16. Sickness and mutiny; 17. La Garita; 18. Departure for Guatimala; 19. The Flores.

Incidents of Travel in Central America Chiapas and Yucatan Volume 1

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108017282, 978-1108017282
      ISBN10: 1108017282

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      John Lloyd Stephens (18051852) was an American politician who is renowned for his pioneering research into the ancient Maya civilisation. First published in 1841, this book describes the ancient Mayan sites he visited in 1839 and 1840. Volume 1 focuses on Copán and the indigenous cultures of Central America.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Departure; 2. Every one for himself; 3. A Canonigo; 4. Purchasing a bridle; 5. An Indian funeral; 6. How to begin; 7. Survey of the ruins; 8. Separation; 9. Chimalapa; 10. Hacienda of Narengo; 11. The Provesor; 12. Party to Mixco; 13. Excursion to La Antigua and the Pacific Ocean; 14. The return; 15. Hunt for a government; 16. Sickness and mutiny; 17. La Garita; 18. Departure for Guatimala; 19. The Flores.

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