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Incidents of Travel in Yucatán, Vols. 1 & 2

by John Lloyd Stephens

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A thrilling and beloved account of travel and adventure in Central America - rife with tqales of jaguars, hostile natives, and the discovery of the Mayan ruins.

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Canonical title: Incidents of Travel in Yucatán, Vols. 1 & 2
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Languages: Dutch, English, Spanish
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Published: 1962
Genres: Travel, Anthropology, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 917.26
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