Daring exploits and astounding achievements were common for two
19th century adventurers--John Lloyd Stephens, a New York lawyer
and best-selling author, and Frederick Catherwood, a London
architect and renowned topographical artist. Separately, these
explorers covered much of the same ground, touring Italy, Greece,
Egypt, Arabia, and the Holy Land in search of ancient sites that
were of historical significance. Jointly, these adventurers endured
many life-threatening obstacles in a determined effort that led to
the discovery of nearly fifty forgotten Mayan cities buried deep in
the jungles of Central America and Mexico. The vivid accounts
penned by Stephens coupled with the magnificent drawings of ruins
by Catherwood brought back to life a vanished civilization that
both considered equal to the greatness of ancient Egypt, Greece,
and Rome. The story concludes with the premature and tragic deaths
of the two.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
2013 |
| First published: |
2013 |
| Authors: |
Peter O. Koch
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
301 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-7107-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
The arts: general issues >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-7107-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780786471072 |
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