Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan [Paperback]

A detailed description of ancient Mayan sites, first published in 1841, which kindled Victorian interest in the Maya civilisation.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 Cop?n and the indigenous cultures of Central America.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 Cop?n and the indigenous cultures of Central America.John Lloyd Stephens (18051852) was an American politician, explorer and writer who is renowned for his pioneering research into the ancient Maya civilisation of Central America. In 1839 Stephens was appointed a Special Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Central America (modern Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador). First published in 1841, this two-volume work is an account of his travels in 1839 and 1840, visiting and recording ancient Mayan sites. Stephens describes Cop?n, Palenque and forty-two other ancient sites and includes over fifty illustrations drawn by his travelling companion Frederick Catherwood (17991854), a professional architect. Although earlier accounts of Mayan ruins had been published, Stephens' vivid descriptions and Catherwood's meticulous drawings were far more detailed and accurate than previous reports, and kindled Victorian interest in the ancient Maya civilisation. Volume 1 focuses on Cop?n and the indigenous cultures of Central America.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. Exl#)