Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan, Volume I


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Stephens' two expeditions to Mexico and Central America in 1839 and 1841 yielded the first solid information on the culture of the Maya Indians. The books in this two-volume set relate his archeological discoveries and exploration of ruined cities, monuments, and temples with penetrating and exciting narrative. Remarkably realistic illustrations by Frederick Catherwood double the appeal of the books.







Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan, Volume II


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Stephens' two expeditions to Mexico and Central America in 1839 and 1841 yielded the first solid information on the culture of the Maya Indians. The books in this two-volume set relate his archeological discoveries and exploration of ruined cities, monuments, and temples with penetrating and exciting narrative. Remarkably realistic illustrations by Frederick Catherwood double the appeal of the books.




The Discovery of Yucatan by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba


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Of the accounts of the expedition.--The expedition.--Itinerary.--List of members.--Appendices: Letter of the Regimiento. Peter Martyr. Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo: Alonso de Santa Cruz. Francisco López de Gómara. Bartolomé de Las Casas. Francisco Cervantes de Salazar. Bernal Díaz del Castillo.




The Discovery of Yucatan by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba


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Of the accounts of the expedition.--The expedition.--Itinerary.--List of members.--Appendices: Letter of the Regimiento. Peter Martyr. Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. Alonso de Santa Cruz. Francisco López de Gómara. Bartolomé de Las Casas. Francisco Cervantes de Salazar. Bernal Díaz del Castillo.




The Lost Canyon Of The Toltecs: An Account Of Strange Adventures In Central America


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This thrilling adventure story takes readers on a journey through the jungles and canyons of Central America in search of treasure. Written by John William Munday, an amateur archaeologist and explorer, the book recounts his adventures as he and his companions brave dangerous terrain and deadly enemies in order to uncover the lost treasures of the Toltecs. With its vivid descriptions of ancient ruins and exotic locales, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition


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In 1526 Carlos I of Spain granted Panfilo de Narvaez a license to claim what is now the Gulf Coast of the United States. Panfilo de Narvaez set sail in 1527 to conquer and settle present day Florida. Setting out with a crew of approximately 600 members ultimately only four members would survive the ill-fated expedition. The journey would take these four survivors from Spain to Hispaniola and Cuba and then onto Florida. Sailing through a hurricane and other storms the expedition would finally land near Tampa Bay. Suffering from Indian attacks and the effects of poor food and disease the crew, of which there was now only eighty, decided to sail from Florida to Mexico. In 1536, the four survivors-Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, Alonso del Castillo Maldonado, Andres Dorantes de Carranza, and his enslaved Moor Estevanico-finally managed to rejoin Spanish countrymen in present-day Mexico City. Upon returning to Spain Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca would receive considerable notoriety for his published account of the ordeal.




Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition


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In 1526 Carlos I of Spain granted Pánfilo de Narváez a license to claim what is now the Gulf Coast of the United States. Pánfilo de Narváez set sail in 1527 to conquer and settle present day Florida. Setting out with a crew of approximately 600 members ultimately only four members would survive the ill-fated expedition. The journey would take these four survivors from Spain to Hispaniola and Cuba and then onto Florida. Sailing through a hurricane and other storms the expedition would finally land near Tampa Bay. Suffering from Indian attacks and the effects of poor food and disease, the crew, of which there was now only eighty, decided to sail from Florida to Mexico. In 1536, the four survivors--Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alonso del Castillo Maldonado, Andrés Dorantes de Carranza, and his enslaved Moor Estevanico--finally managed to rejoin Spanish countrymen in present-day Mexico City. Upon returning to Spain Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca would receive considerable notoriety for his published account of the ordeal. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.