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Discoveries: Lost Cities of the Maya (Discoveries)

by Claude Baudez

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Book News Annotation:

The story of the rediscovery of the lost Mayan ruins eight to ten centuries after their abandonment, lavishly illustrated and including historical documents. Originally published in French in 1987 (Gallimard).
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 168) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780810928411
Subtitle:
Lost Cities of the Maya
With:
Picasso, Sydney
Author:
Baudez, Picasso
Author:
Baudez, Claude
Author:
Claude, Sydney
Author:
Picasso, Sydney
Publisher:
HNA Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Ancient - General
Subject:
Archaeology
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Central America
Subject:
Mayas
Subject:
Antiquities
Subject:
Central America Antiquities.
Subject:
Latin America - Central America
Copyright:
1992
Edition Description:
Harry Abrams
Series:
Discoveries Harry Abrams
Publication Date:
March 1992
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
175
Dimensions:
6.99x4.95x.51 in. .55 lbs.
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