Tikal, Copan, Uaxactun -- ancient Maya cities whose names conjure
up romance, mystery, and science all at once. Joyce Kelly's clear
descriptions and captivating photographs of these and many other
sites will make you want to pack your bags and head for Central
America. And when you arrive, this guidebook will not let you down.
It covers 38 sites and 25 museums -- more than any other guidebook
-- in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Kelly's
information is accurate and up to date: she has visited every site
personally. The descriptions include all the major, well-known
sites and many not appearing in other guidebooks.
Kelly describes each site and museum, from its pyramids and
temples to its hieroglyphic stairways and "eccentric flints". She
includes many site plans, and her description of each site includes
its ancient history as well as its recent archaeological
activity.
Equally important, Kelly describes exactly how to get there.
Clear maps and precise written directions include the distance (in
miles and kilometers) and the driving time required for each
segment of the trip. If you need a four-wheel-drive vehicle to
negotiate rutted dirt roads, Kelly tells you. If you need a guide,
she tells you where to find one.
Each site and museum is rated from 0 to 4 stars, enabling
readers to see at a glance how worthwhile a visit will be. Each
site is rated on the basis of its relative archaeological
importance, degree of preservation or restoration, and ease of
access compared with the visual rewards it offers. The sites are
arranged in geographical sections, each coordinated with a map or
maps. For each section, Kelly provides general information about
accommodations, carrentals, gas stations, and more. A "General
Advice" section at the beginning of the book describes everything
from proper clothing and footgear to where to acquire the best maps
and what to do if you get lost.
No other guide compares with this compact, easy-to-use book. Let
it help you discover for yourself the magnificent carved stelae of
Quirigua, the volcanic-ash-covered village of Ceren, or the
hieroglyphic texts and prehistoric causeways of Caracol.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 1996 |
First published: |
November 1996 |
Authors: |
Joyce Kelly
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
352 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-2861-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Travel & holiday >
General
Books >
Travel >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8061-2861-5 |
Barcode: |
9780806128610 |
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