Incidents of Travel in Yucatan (Vol 1)

Volume 1 of two-volume set. Originally published in 1843, the book outlines Stephens' exploration of jungles of Yucatan, looking for evidences of Maya civilisation. It includes extensive accounts of 44 Maya sites as well as of Yucatan folkways, manners, dress, ceremonies, amusements — all of which makes this a great travel book.