The Ruins of Time (1975) examines the conquest of the Maya by the Spanish, the discoveries and adventures of the first travellers among them, the dramatic journeys of Victorian archaeologists and explorers and also contemporary attempts to unravel Maya hieroglyphs.
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The Ruins of Time (1975) examines the conquest of the Maya by the Spanish, the discoveries and adventures of the first travellers among them, the dramatic journeys of Victorian archaeologists and explorers and also contemporary attempts to unravel Maya hieroglyphs.
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Seller's Description:
Hardback. Nr fine/ Dj Nr fine. 272pp with colour & half-tone line drawings plus Maps. Blue covers with gilt title on spine. " The discovery & exploration of the Maya ruins is one of archaeology's most remarkable & roomantic chapters."
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Very good in very good dust jacket. 272 p., [4] leaves of plates: ill.; 23 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Plates. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 263-266.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
