Incidents of Travel in Yucatan

by John L Stephens

Overview

Volume 1 of two-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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023236041
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

Editorial Reviews

Recounts the explorations and discoveries of best-selling travel writer John Lloyd Stephens, first published in 1843, chronicling his trips to the Maya region of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula between 1839 and 1842. His descriptions of Mayan ruins helped stimulate interest in preservation of the sites. This modern edition omits descriptions of the voyages to and from Mexico, and historical and political digressions. Includes b&w drawings from the original edition and b&w photos from the 1860s to the present. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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