Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference held at Oxford University, September 1981

Various authors

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1981

About this Item

First edition. Brown cloth. No jacket. 219 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. A collection of essays on indigenous Mesoamerican astronomy, including: archaeoastronomy in the Maya region; historical archaeoastronomy, the Hopi example; the sidereal lunar calendar of the Incas; lunar markings on Fajada Butte, Chaco Canyon; the Skidi Pawnee Earth Lodge as an observatory, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Light fading and edgewear, with a small white scuff to the lower front cover. Previous owner's name on the title page.

Seller Inventory # 019711

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference held at Oxford University, September 1981
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1981
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Archaeology
  • Ancient History
  • Astronomy