The Ancient Cities of the New World Desire Charney 1887 Harper Bros 1st

Very Nice condition, no marks in the text, book is flat and square, no missing pages, a tear on one of the front end papers. Desire Charney followed in the foot steps of John Stephens to visit and document the almost unknown ruined cities of the ancient Maya. He produced several volumes over several expeditions early in his efforts and this book is his first English edition concluding all of his travels into Mexico and Central America.

A pioneer of scholarly Archaeology during the early efforts to document the great Mayan civilization in the 19th century. 514 pages, 10.25" x 7.25", 3 lbs. Original Binding with gilt end papers.

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Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Topic: Mexico & Central America
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Origin: American
Author: Desire Charney
Publisher: Harper Bros. New York
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year Printed: 1887