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100 1 _aMaudslay, Anne Cary,
_d-1926
245 1 2 _aA Glimpse at Guatemala :
_bAnd Some Notes on the Ancient Monuments of Central America
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 2014-12-17
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller 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"A Glimpse at Guatemala" by Anne Cary Maudslay and Alfred Percival Maudslay is a travel narrative and archaeological account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the authors' journey through Guatemala and offers insights into the ancient monuments and ruins of Central America. The narrative is enriched by detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and vibrant life encountered along the way, providing a glimpse into both the natural beauty and historical significance of the region. The opening of the book recounts the authors' voyage from England to Guatemala, detailing their experiences as they navigate through various challenges, including illness and delays during their travels. They describe their time spent at charming locations like Monterey and Acapulco before finally arriving in Guatemala. The narrative is lively and descriptive, capturing the essence of their journey, the picturesque scenery, and the various characters they meet, setting the tone for an adventure filled with exploration and discovery. The meticulous detail in the opening chapters establishes a vivid image of Guatemala's landscape while hinting at the archaeological insights that the authors intend to share throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuatemala -- Description and travel
653 _aCentral America -- Antiquities
653 _aMayas
653 _aYucatán Peninsula -- Antiquities
653 _aIndians of Central America -- Guatemala -- Antiquities
653 _aGuatemala -- Antiquities
653 _aMaudslay, Anne Cary, -1926
653 _aMaudslay, Alfred Percival, 1850-1931
700 1 _aMaudslay, Alfred Percival,
_d1850-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47693
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