The Dr. Le Plongeon in Yucatan, His Account of Discoveries Salisbury, Stephen 1835-1905 creator Le Plongeon, Augustus 1826-1908 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Mayas, the Sources of Their History" by Stephen Salisbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origins and civilization of the Maya people, their ruins, and the archaeological discoveries that shed light on their history. Salisbury provides insights into the ancient architecture, culture, and the significant figures involved in the exploration and study of Maya civilization. At the start of the text, the author establishes the framework for understanding the geography and significance of Yucatan, accompanied by references to maps and previous explorers. He discusses the ruins and architectural advancements of the Maya, emphasizing the importance of these sites for modern archaeological studies. The opening emphasizes the ongoing struggle to document and preserve the rich history of the Maya civilization in the face of time and neglect, setting the stage for further exploration and detailed accounts of Maya culture, language, and significant archaeological findings as the work progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-08-18 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Mayas -- History Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities F1401 Original publication data not identified 09017542 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29723 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29723 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133658.0 29723