Route of the Mayas (Knopf Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679755691 ISBN 13: 9780679755692

Publisher: Knopf, 1995

Synopsis

Journey through the mysterious Mayan ruins of the Yucatan and Central America and learn about the fascinating Mayan civilization through this lavishly illustrated and information-packed book, with more than 1,000 drawings, photos and maps. Colorful cross sections and plans of city-states illustrate the Route of the Mayas. National ads/media.

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

From School Library Journal:

YA?An illustrated guide to historical and contemporary Mayan life and culture in Mexico and Central America. It covers every aspect of the civilization from food cultivation and preparation to religion, urban development, and architecture. The book contains hard-to-find information on family life, textiles, and natural life plus excerpts from travelers' journals ranging in time from 1500-1970. Every single page has drawings, photographs, or maps, most of them in color. There is a chapter devoted to each country and another offers practical tourist information. Its small size makes it convenient for travelers to tuck away in a suitcase or purse.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0679755691
• ISBN 13: 9780679755692
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 424