02194cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000340011624500440015026400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800750041152012440048653400450173065300570177585600430183299900170187533129UtSlPG20260610133745.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aStephens, John L.,d1805-185210aIncidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-10  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive  a"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I" by John L. Stephens is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the author's explorations of the Yucatan Peninsula, particularly the ancient ruins that were largely unknown to the outside world at the time. Stephens aims to document these archaeological sites and the culture surrounding them, presenting a picture of both the majestic remnants of ancient civilizations and the contemporary life in Yucatan.  At the start of the narrative, the author recounts his journey from the United States to Yucatan, illustrating the trials of sea travel and his arrival in Sisal. He introduces fellow travelers, including Dr. Cabot, an ornithologist, and reflects on the vibrant local culture, particularly during the festive celebrations in Merida. Describing the unique customs, such as the lottery game and the thrill of a bullfight, he sets the stage for deeper observations about the history and societal dynamics of the region, hinting at the uncovering of the ancient ruins that will be a focal point of his travels. The opening effectively establishes a sense of adventure and curiosity that drives the exploration forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33129  c73975d73975