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The Ancient Cities of the New World - Being Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America from 1857-1882 (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,588
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The Ancient Cities of the New World - Being Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America from 1857-1882 (Paperback):...

The Ancient Cities of the New World - Being Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America from 1857-1882 (Paperback)

Desire Charnay; Translated by J. Gonino, Helen S. Conant

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology

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Beautifully illustrated throughout, this English translation of Desire Charnay's record of his travels among the ancient cities of Mexico and Central America was first published in 1887. Born in France, Charnay (1828 1915) travelled extensively through commissions from the French government and with private patronage. He made several visits to the region between 1857 and 1886, producing in his work both a journal of his adventures and an archaeological examination of past civilisations. Beginning in Mexico, Charnay notably examines the ancient city of Tula and also the history of Yucatan, discussing aspects of Toltec and Mayan culture. He explores the ruins of Chichen Itza, Kabah and Yaxchilan (which Charnay dubbed 'Lorillard Town' after a benefactor), among many other settlements. Surveying art, pyramid architecture, ancient customs and history based on extant sources, this account was a major contribution in its field and remains of interest to scholars of Latin American archaeology.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology
Release date: August 2013
First published: August 2013
Authors: Desire Charnay
Translators: J. Gonino • Helen S. Conant
Dimensions: 297 x 210 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-06133-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
Books > History > American history > General
Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
LSN: 1-108-06133-8
Barcode: 9781108061339

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