Koch, Peter O.

John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood

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ISBN 13:: 9780786471072
author:: Koch, Peter O.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McFarland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 301
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, General,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

£26.98

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Two 19th-century adventurers, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, embarked on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Stephens, a New York lawyer and author, and Catherwood, a London architect and artist, explored Italy, Greece, Egypt, Arabia, and the Holy Land in search of historical sites.

Their joint expedition led to the discovery of nearly fifty forgotten Mayan cities deep in Central America and Mexico's jungles. The vivid accounts Stephens wrote were complemented by Catherwood's magnificent drawings of ruins, bringing back to life a vanished civilization that rivaled ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome in greatness.

Their remarkable achievements came at a great cost, as the two explorers faced numerous life-threatening obstacles before their tragic deaths. This book tells the story of their daring exploits and the enduring legacy they left behind.

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