The Mayas, the Sources of Their History by Stephen Salisbury
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"The Mayas, the Sources of Their History" by Stephen Salisbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origins and civilization of the Maya people, their ruins, and the archaeological discoveries that shed light on their history. Salisbury provides insights into the ancient architecture, culture, and the significant figures involved in the exploration and study of Maya civilization. At the start of the text, the author
establishes the framework for understanding the geography and significance of Yucatan, accompanied by references to maps and previous explorers. He discusses the ruins and architectural advancements of the Maya, emphasizing the importance of these sites for modern archaeological studies. The opening emphasizes the ongoing struggle to document and preserve the rich history of the Maya civilization in the face of time and neglect, setting the stage for further exploration and detailed accounts of Maya culture, language, and significant archaeological findings as the work progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Salisbury, Stephen, 1835-1905 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Le Plongeon, Augustus, 1826-1908 |
| LoC No. | 09017542 |
| Title |
The Mayas, the Sources of Their History Dr. Le Plongeon in Yucatan, His Account of Discoveries |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Mayas -- History |
| Subject | Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29723 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29723-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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