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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan [2 vols]

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan [2 vols]

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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan [2 vols]

by Stephens, John L

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New York: Harper and Brothers, 1841. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Illustrated with numerous engravings Frederick Catherwood. Good. Brown cloth, rebacked, rubbed and soiled at the surface and edges, gilt lettering and designs on the spines and front boards. Square and firmly bound, hinges reinforced, former owners' signatures and dates on the second front endpapers of each volume, foxing throughout. The American explorers classic account of his travels and time as Ambassador to Central American that resulted in the rediscovery of the Maya civilization. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hails Catherwood's engravings as "a landmark of architectural illustration.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan [2 vols]
Author
Stephens, John L
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good
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Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Harper and Brothers
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1841
Keywords
Central America, Mexico, Maya, Ancient History, Honduras, Belize, Travels, Exploration, Van Buren, 19th Century History, Politics, Civil War, Government

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