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Title:
The Maya Chronicles
Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Maya Chronicles" by Daniel G. Brinton is an anthropological work written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as the first issue in a series that aims to preserve and present the literary contributions of indigenous American cultures, particularly focusing on the Maya civilization. The book explores various aspects of Maya history, language, and literature, delving into the complexities of their cultural identity and intellectual achievements. The beginning of "The Maya Chronicles" introduces the intent behind the work and offers a glimpse into the significance of Mayan literature. Brinton emphasizes the importance of studying native texts in their original forms to gain a deeper understanding of the Maya people's thoughts and expressions. He outlines the contents of the book, which include an introduction to the Maya language and family, historical accounts, and an analysis of their unique calendrical and numeral systems, culminating in chronicles that document the Mayan historical narrative. Through this opening, readers are set to engage with a rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs, practices, and linguistic features that highlight the sophistication of the Mayan civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
EBook No.: 20205
Published: Dec 28, 2006
Downloads: 277
Language: English
Subject: Mayas -- Antiquities
Subject: Maya language -- Texts
Subject: Maya language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject: Mayas -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
LoCC: Latin America local history: General
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Maya Chronicles
Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Maya Chronicles" by Daniel G. Brinton is an anthropological work written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as the first issue in a series that aims to preserve and present the literary contributions of indigenous American cultures, particularly focusing on the Maya civilization. The book explores various aspects of Maya history, language, and literature, delving into the complexities of their cultural identity and intellectual achievements. The beginning of "The Maya Chronicles" introduces the intent behind the work and offers a glimpse into the significance of Mayan literature. Brinton emphasizes the importance of studying native texts in their original forms to gain a deeper understanding of the Maya people's thoughts and expressions. He outlines the contents of the book, which include an introduction to the Maya language and family, historical accounts, and an analysis of their unique calendrical and numeral systems, culminating in chronicles that document the Mayan historical narrative. Through this opening, readers are set to engage with a rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs, practices, and linguistic features that highlight the sophistication of the Mayan civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
EBook No.: 20205
Published: Dec 28, 2006
Downloads: 277
Language: English
Subject: Mayas -- Antiquities
Subject: Maya language -- Texts
Subject: Maya language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject: Mayas -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
LoCC: Latin America local history: General
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.