Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan by John Lloyd Stephens 1854
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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan. by the Late John Lloyd Stephens. Later Edition. Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co., London, 1854.
Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan is a travelogue that documents Stephens' adventures in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan 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.
Good to very good condition. The spine color has faded due to sun exposure and the bottom half is bulging out. The gilt edges have somewhat faded. Inscription in pen and pencil on the flyleaf. Chips, holes, creases and other condition issues present throughout the pages.
Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan is a travelogue that documents Stephens' adventures in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan 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.
Good to very good condition. The spine color has faded due to sun exposure and the bottom half is bulging out. The gilt edges have somewhat faded. Inscription in pen and pencil on the flyleaf. Chips, holes, creases and other condition issues present throughout the pages.
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