About this title: Volume 1 of 2-volume set. Classic (1843) exploration of jungles of Yucatan, looking for evidences of Maya civilization. Extensive accounts of 44 Maya sites as well as of Yucatan folkways, manners, dress, ceremonies, amusements--all of which makes this a great travel book. Total in set: 127 engravings. 1 map.
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Description: Good. Volume 1. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Volume 1. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Fine. No DJ Issued. Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Near new condition with No writing, Not ex-library. Includes original fold-out map & illustrations at back of book. Inside front end-page has small paper label. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 317 p. Audience: General/trade. Copyright 1963 but this is a more recent edition. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Owner's name stamped on title page. Cover is rough and map in back is intact. No other marks inside at all. 317 p.; 0.61" x 8.44" x 5.41". read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications, New York
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xiv, 303 pp., illus., maps, plan (1 fold. ); 22 cm. First published, 1843. Tight, clean copy. Light edgewear to wraps. Browning. Please note: Volume One only. "Classic (1843) exploration of jungles of Yucatan, looking for evidences of Maya civilization. Extensive accounts of 44 Maya sites as well as of Yucatan folkways, manners, dress, ceremonies, amusements--all of which makes this a great travel book. "-Publisher. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Very Good with no dust jacket. 0486209261. Softbound, light wear/soil, crease at spine, pgs clean/white, b&w illustrations; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Good. Ex-Libris. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 127 engravings, 303 pages. Wraps have mild crease along spine edge. Previous owner name on fep. Pages are clean & text is free from markings. All pages secure in binding. read more
Edition: Rept
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Pub, NY
Date Published: 1843, 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: 120 Engravings. Fold Out Map. VERY GOOD Condition. 5x8" Paper Covers 303pg Archaeology Discovery, Mayan Culture, Forgotten, Ruined Cities...ILUSTRATIONS...PRICE FOR SINGLE VOLUME...VOLUME 1 book has fold out map & fold out ruins illustration at end of book.. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Very Good in None Issued jacket. 303 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This is one of the great books of archaeological discovery, and at the same time one of the few really absorbing books of travel. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dover, New York
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780486209265ISBN:0486209261
Description: Fine in N/A jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Unabridged republication of original (1843) edition, complete in two volumes. Slight edge wear, almost as issued. read more
Description: Acceptable. Harper, 1855; Joints cracked, back strip separated; Foxing; Fold-out map torn but complete; Illustrated by 120 engravings NO jacket. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
"Stephens two books about his early nineteenth century travels to the Yucatan are much cited in studies of the Maya, his speculations about their civilization and Catherwood's illustrations of their monuments and inscriptions being epochal for their accuracy and thoroughness. Planning a trip to what was still the territory of Quintana Roo (NE Yucatan), I read up on the area ahead of time, works by Thompson and Coe leading me to Stephens' groundbreaking chronicle. Despite its age, the narrative read well, conveying much of the excitement of their adventures in what was then still a region contested between the Republics of Texas and Mexico (a contestation, incidentally, inherited by the USA and only resolved under Franklin Roosevelt's adminstration upon negotiations with the Cardenas government)."
"I picked this up 17 years ago in Mexico when my husband and I were touring various Mayan sites. Very professional almost textbook like book on Stephen's archeological trips through Central America. The illustrations are amazing. There's a lot of information in this book, so if you haven't been to any Mayan sites, take it slow to savour a trip."
"I picked this up years ago after a trip to Cancun. I recently reread excerpts while I was in Cancun. He provides a great history of the area/ region of Mexico. I enjoyed hearing about the pirate hideaways in the area like Cozumel and Isla Mujeras and reading that "Kankun" was just a den of "moschitos". Certainly takes you somewhere other than the lounge chair at your beachside resort."
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