Jungle of Stone
The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya
William Carlsen
The book chronicles the adventures of American explorer John L. Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood as they uncover the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization in Central America during the 19th century. It details their arduous expeditions, the stunning discoveries of cities like Copan and Palenque, and the impact their work had on the understanding of Mayan history and archaeology.
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