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Jungle of Stone Lib/E

The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This book recounts the extraordinary 1839 expedition of American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood into the dense jungles of Central America. Their journey led to the rediscovery of ancient Maya cities, revealing a lost civilization to the Western world. It's a tale of adventure, archaeological discovery, and the challenges faced in documenting these forgotten wonders.