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LoC No.: 19026508

Title: The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras

Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Matthias Grammel and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras" by Thomas W. F. Gann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the customs, ceremonies, and way of life of the Maya Indians residing in the southern Yucatan and northern British Honduras regions. Gann explores various aspects of their culture, including social practices, agriculture, crafts, and traditional beliefs, aiming to document and preserve the knowledge of these indigenous communities. At the start of the book, Gann introduces the contemporary state of two Maya tribes—the Santa Cruz and the Icaichè—highlighting their declining populations due to historical pressures and government policies. He describes the geographical setting of these tribes, noting the environmental features that shape their daily lives. The opening also touches on the physical characteristics of the Maya people, their dresses, and introduces key aspects of their daily activities, such as agriculture and social behaviors, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of their culture. Ultimately, Gann's detailed observations and descriptions aim to provide a richer understanding of the Maya Indians and the challenges they face in preserving their traditions amidst external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gann, Thomas William Francis, 1867-1938

EBook No.: 46973

Published: Sep 26, 2014

Downloads: 214

Language: English

Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities

Subject: Mayas

Subject: Belize -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19026508

Title: The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras

Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Matthias Grammel and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras" by Thomas W. F. Gann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the customs, ceremonies, and way of life of the Maya Indians residing in the southern Yucatan and northern British Honduras regions. Gann explores various aspects of their culture, including social practices, agriculture, crafts, and traditional beliefs, aiming to document and preserve the knowledge of these indigenous communities. At the start of the book, Gann introduces the contemporary state of two Maya tribes—the Santa Cruz and the Icaichè—highlighting their declining populations due to historical pressures and government policies. He describes the geographical setting of these tribes, noting the environmental features that shape their daily lives. The opening also touches on the physical characteristics of the Maya people, their dresses, and introduces key aspects of their daily activities, such as agriculture and social behaviors, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of their culture. Ultimately, Gann's detailed observations and descriptions aim to provide a richer understanding of the Maya Indians and the challenges they face in preserving their traditions amidst external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gann, Thomas William Francis, 1867-1938

EBook No.: 46973

Published: Sep 26, 2014

Downloads: 214

Language: English

Subject: Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities

Subject: Mayas

Subject: Belize -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.