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_aArnold, Channing, _d1869?-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-02-10 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities | ||
| 653 | _aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aMayas | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aFrost, Frederick J. Tabor | |
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