000 02561cam a22003373u 4500
001 46973
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134059.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a19026508
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aE011
100 1 _aGann, Thomas William Francis,
_d1867-1938
245 1 4 _aThe Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-26
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 Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras" by Thomas W. F. Gann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the customs, ceremonies, and way of life of the Maya Indians residing in the southern Yucatan and northern British Honduras regions. Gann explores various aspects of their culture, including social practices, agriculture, crafts, and traditional beliefs, aiming to document and preserve the knowledge of these indigenous communities. At the start of the book, Gann introduces the contemporary state of two Maya tribes—the Santa Cruz and the Icaichè—highlighting their declining populations due to historical pressures and government policies. He describes the geographical setting of these tribes, noting the environmental features that shape their daily lives. The opening also touches on the physical characteristics of the Maya people, their dresses, and introduces key aspects of their daily activities, such as agriculture and social behaviors, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of their culture. Ultimately, Gann's detailed observations and descriptions aim to provide a richer understanding of the Maya Indians and the challenges they face in preserving their traditions amidst external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities
653 _aMayas
653 _aBelize -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46973
999 _c87812
_d87812