A Glimpse at Guatemala : And Some Notes on the Ancient Monuments of Central America

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maudslay, Anne Cary, -1926

Contributor:

Maudslay, Alfred Percival, 1850-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Glimpse at Guatemala" by Anne Cary Maudslay and Alfred Percival Maudslay is a travel narrative and archaeological account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the authors' journey through Guatemala and offers insights into the ancient monuments and ruins of Central America. The narrative is enriched by detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and vibrant life encountered along the way, providing a glimpse into both the natural beauty and historical significance of the region. The opening of the book recounts the authors' voyage from England to Guatemala, detailing their experiences as they navigate through various challenges, including illness and delays during their travels. They describe their time spent at charming locations like Monterey and Acapulco before finally arriving in Guatemala. The narrative is lively and descriptive, capturing the essence of their journey, the picturesque scenery, and the various characters they meet, setting the tone for an adventure filled with exploration and discovery. The meticulous detail in the opening chapters establishes a vivid image of Guatemala's landscape while hinting at the archaeological insights that the authors intend to share throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-12-17