Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan by John Lloyd Stephens. New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1949. Two volumes in one illustrated throughout with numerous engravings. Introduction by Richard L. Predmore. Pencil inscription on the plain side of the front free-endpaper as well as the left inside flap of the dust jacket. Tight binding. Bound in publisher's burgundy-colored cloth with light blue lettering to the spine.

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan is a travelogue that documents Stephens' adventures in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatán during the years 1839 and 1840. The book provides a detailed description of the ruins of the ancient civilizations of the Maya people and their culture, as well as the geography, climate and customs of the countries that he visited. The book is considered a classic in travel literature, and was one of the first to bring the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization to the attention of the Western world. It remains an important source of information about the history, culture, and geography of Central America.

Very good condition. The dust jacket is lightly edge worn, toned, and discolored on the spine. Very light soiling on the cloth spine. Pages are very lightly toned.

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8.75 x 5.875 x 2.5 in