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100 1 _aBrinton, Daniel G.
_q(Daniel Garrison),
_d1837-1899
245 1 4 _aThe Maya Chronicles :
_bBrinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-28
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Maya Chronicles" by Daniel G. Brinton is an anthropological work written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as the first issue in a series that aims to preserve and present the literary contributions of indigenous American cultures, particularly focusing on the Maya civilization. The book explores various aspects of Maya history, language, and literature, delving into the complexities of their cultural identity and intellectual achievements. The beginning of "The Maya Chronicles" introduces the intent behind the work and offers a glimpse into the significance of Mayan literature. Brinton emphasizes the importance of studying native texts in their original forms to gain a deeper understanding of the Maya people's thoughts and expressions. He outlines the contents of the book, which include an introduction to the Maya language and family, historical accounts, and an analysis of their unique calendrical and numeral systems, culminating in chronicles that document the Mayan historical narrative. Through this opening, readers are set to engage with a rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs, practices, and linguistic features that highlight the sophistication of the Mayan civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMayas -- Antiquities
653 _aMaya language -- Texts
653 _aMaya language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
653 _aMayas -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20205
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