Route of the Mayas (Knopf Guides)
YA?An illustrated guide to historical and contemporary Mayan life and culture in Mexico and Central America. It covers every aspect of the civilization from food cultivation and preparation to religion, urban development, and architecture. The book contains hard-to-find information on family life, textiles, and natural life plus excerpts from travelers' journals ranging in time from 1500-1970. Every single page has drawings, photographs, or maps, most of them in color. There is a chapter devoted to each country and another offers practical tourist information. Its small size makes it convenient for travelers to tuck away in a suitcase or purse.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.