This edition had all images removed.
Title: Mexican Copper Tools: The Use of Copper by the Mexicans Before the Conquest; and the Katunes of Maya History, a Chapter in the Early History of Central America, With Special Reference to the Pio Perez Manuscript.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Julia Miller and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "MEXICAN COPPER TOOLS: The Use of Copper by the Mexicans Before the Conquest; and The Katunes of Maya History, A Chapter in the Early History of Central America" by Philipp J. J. Valentini, Ph.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the copper tools utilized by the ancient Mexicans prior to European conquest, as well as exploring the historical context of the Maya civilization through the lens of the Katunes. It focuses on the metallurgy skills of pre-Columbian cultures and their significance in agricultural practices and craftsmanship. At the start of the book, Valentini seeks to investigate the use of copper among pre-Columbian cultures, particularly in Mexico and Central America, highlighting their technological advancements in metallurgy. He reflects on the lack of detailed accounts in Spanish chroniclers regarding Mexican workshops and the tools used by artisans. Furthermore, Valentini discusses the significance of copper tools in everyday life, the processes of their production, and their cultural importance. He emphasizes the challenges in studying these artifacts due to the scarcity of historical documentation and material evidence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Valentini, Philipp J. J. (Philipp Johann Josef), 1828-1899
Contributor: Pérez, Juan Pío, 1798-1859
Translator: Salisbury, Stephen, 1835-1905
EBook No.: 57961
Published: Sep 24, 2018
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject: Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject: Central America -- Antiquities
Subject: Copperwork -- Mexico
Subject: Maya chronology
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mexican Copper Tools: The Use of Copper by the Mexicans Before the Conquest; and the Katunes of Maya History, a Chapter in the Early History of Central America, With Special Reference to the Pio Perez Manuscript.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Julia Miller and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "MEXICAN COPPER TOOLS: The Use of Copper by the Mexicans Before the Conquest; and The Katunes of Maya History, A Chapter in the Early History of Central America" by Philipp J. J. Valentini, Ph.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the copper tools utilized by the ancient Mexicans prior to European conquest, as well as exploring the historical context of the Maya civilization through the lens of the Katunes. It focuses on the metallurgy skills of pre-Columbian cultures and their significance in agricultural practices and craftsmanship. At the start of the book, Valentini seeks to investigate the use of copper among pre-Columbian cultures, particularly in Mexico and Central America, highlighting their technological advancements in metallurgy. He reflects on the lack of detailed accounts in Spanish chroniclers regarding Mexican workshops and the tools used by artisans. Furthermore, Valentini discusses the significance of copper tools in everyday life, the processes of their production, and their cultural importance. He emphasizes the challenges in studying these artifacts due to the scarcity of historical documentation and material evidence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Valentini, Philipp J. J. (Philipp Johann Josef), 1828-1899
Contributor: Pérez, Juan Pío, 1798-1859
Translator: Salisbury, Stephen, 1835-1905
EBook No.: 57961
Published: Sep 24, 2018
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject: Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject: Central America -- Antiquities
Subject: Copperwork -- Mexico
Subject: Maya chronology
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.