Medienkombination, Englisch, 1016 Seiten, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 146 mm, Gewicht: 1416 g
Medienkombination, Englisch, 1016 Seiten, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 146 mm, Gewicht: 1416 g
Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology
ISBN: 978-1-108-01730-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
John Lloyd Stephens (1805–1852) was an American politician, explorer and writer who is renowned for his pioneering research into the ancient Maya civilisation of Central America. In 1839 Stephens was appointed a Special Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Central America (modern Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador). First published in 1841, this two-volume work is an account of his travels in 1839 and 1840, visiting and recording ancient Mayan sites. Stephens describes Copán, Palenque and forty-two other ancient sites and includes over fifty illustrations drawn by his travelling companion Frederick Catherwood (1799–1854), a professional architect. Although earlier accounts of Mayan ruins had been published, Stephens' vivid descriptions and Catherwood's meticulous drawings were far more detailed and accurate than previous reports, and kindled Victorian interest in the ancient Maya civilisation.
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Volume 1: Preface; 1. Departure; 2. Every one for himself; 3. A Canonigo; 4. Purchasing a bridle; 5. An Indian funeral; 6. How to begin; 7. Survey of the ruins; 8. Separation; 9. Chimalapa; 10. Hacienda of Narengo; 11. The Provesor; 12. Party to Mixco; 13. Excursion to La Antigua and the Pacific Ocean; 14. The return; 15. Hunt for a government; 16. Sickness and mutiny; 17. La Garita; 18. Departure for Guatimala; 19. The Flores. Volume 2: 1. Visit to the volcano of Masaya; 2. Beautiful plain; 3. Journey to San Salvador; 4. Contributions; 5. Approach of Carrera's forces; 6. Visit from General Morazon; 7. Ruins of Quirigua; 8. Reception at the Government House; 9. Journey continued; 10. Lake of Atitan; 11. Interior of a convent; 12. Quezaltenango; 13. Journey continued; 14. Comfortable lodgings; 15. Parting; 16. A wild country; 17. Preparations for visiting the ruins; 18. Precautions against the attacks of Moschetoes; 19. A voice from the ruins; 20. Plan of the ruins; 21. Departure from the ruins; 22. Embarcation; 23. Laguna; 24. Journey resumed; 25. Ruins of Uxmal; 26. Exploration finished; 27. Journey to Merida.
