The Ancient Cities of the New World by Désiré Charnay

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Author Charnay, Désiré, 1828-1915
Translator Conant, Helen S. (Helen Stevens), 1839-1899
Translator Gonino, J.
Title The Ancient Cities of the New World
Being Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America From 1857-1882
Note Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Julia Miller, Turgut Dincer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "The Ancient Cities of the New World" by Désiré Charnay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents the author's travels and explorations in Mexico and Central America from 1857 to 1882, providing insights into ancient American civilizations, particularly highlighting the Toltecs. It aims to reconstruct the ancient cultures based on archaeological observations, historical accounts, and Charnay's direct experiences in the region. At the start of the work, the author reflects on his previous expedition to Mexico and the challenges he faced due to inexperience and limited resources. Now better prepared and funded through a partnership with a wealthy American patron, Charnay sets off to explore the region once again. He vividly describes Vera Cruz's landscape and climate, recounting his anticipation of revisiting familiar places after many years. As he arrives, he notes both the changes that time has wrought as well as the contrasts between his past experiences and the vibrant, evolving Mexican society he finds, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the ancient cities and their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1201: North America local history: Mexico
Subject Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Indians of Central America -- Guatemala -- Antiquities
Subject Guatemala -- Antiquities
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EBook-No. 45656
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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