The Ancient Cities of the New World Being Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America From 1857-1882 |
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| Author:
| Charnay, Désiré |
| Translator:
| Gonino, J.
Conant, Helen S. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06133-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $76.99 |
Book Description:
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Désiré Charnay (1828-1915) explored the ancient cities of Mexico and Central America, producing an informative account that surveys art, pyramid architecture, ancient customs and history based upon extant sources. This work, translated into English from French in 1887, remains valuable to scholars of Latin American history and archaeology.
Désiré Charnay (1828-1915) explored the ancient cities of Mexico and Central America, producing an informative account that surveys art, pyramid architecture, ancient customs and history based upon extant sources. This work, translated into English from French in 1887, remains valuable to scholars of Latin American history and archaeology.