02522cam a22003493u 4500 42061 UtSlPG 20260610133949.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11016726 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1201 Arnold, Channing, 1869?-1937 The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-10 Produced by Julia Miller, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan" by Channing Arnold and Frederick J. Tabor Frost is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the authors' explorations in Yucatan, also known as the "Egypt of the New World," focusing on the region's ancient Mayan civilization and its architectural marvels. It aims to delve into the historical and ethnological significance of the Mayans, drawing comparisons with ancient cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, the authors share their motivation to leave their mundane suburban life in search of adventure in Yucatan. They vividly illustrate their departure from Liverpool amidst the dreary atmosphere of a British autumn, transitioning to the excitement and apprehension of embarking on a lengthy sea voyage. Through descriptive language, they convey not only their physical journey but also the emotional turmoil associated with breaking free from societal norms. The opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the cultural and historical landscape they are about to encounter, promising insights into both the ruins of the Mayan civilization and the contrast between their expectations and the realities of travel in Mexico. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel Mayas Frost, Frederick J. Tabor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42061 82900 82900