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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatán, Vol. 2

Gelesen von Sue Anderson

(4,818 Sterne; 33 Bewertungen)

The year is 1838. The scene is the dense Honduran forest along the Copán River. Two men, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, are about to rediscover Mayan civilization. Their guide, slashing through the rampant growth with his machete, leads them to a stone column, fourteen feet high, sculptured on the front with a portrait of a man, “solemn, stern and well fitted to excite terror,” covered on the sides with hieroglyphics, and with workmanship “equal to the finest monuments of the Egyptians.” Stephens records their discoveries and also his travels in Central America, while Catherwood directs his immense artistic talent to illustrating views of Mayan architecture. Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatán was a best seller in its day and has been called an “Indiana Jones” saga by modern reviewers. (Summary by Sue Anderson) (17 hr 15 min)

Chapters

01 - Visit to the Volcano of Masaya; Lake of Managua

33:08

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02 - Baneful Effects of Party Spirit; Importance of a Passport

33:22

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03 - Eruption of 1835; Prejudice against Foreigners

33:28

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04 - Depredations of Rascon; Subterranean Fires

34:14

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05 - Surrender of the Town; Diplomacy

35:34

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06 - The Town taken by General Morazan; Plans Deranged

32:44

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07 - Arrival at Guatimala; A Sketch of the Wars

33:34

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08 - Purchasing a Ruined City; The Captain in Trouble

33:13

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09 - Last Interview with Carrera; Departure from Guatemala

32:14

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10 - A Sacred Stone; Losing a Good Friend

34:36

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11 - Whipping Posts; Ruins of Quiche

33:17

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12 - Description of the Ruins; A Facetious Cura

35:11

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13 - Royal Bird of Quiche; Another Lost City

33:43

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14 - Preparations for Holy Week; The Crucifixion

35:01

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15 - Sierra Madre; A Huge Skeleton

34:32

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16 - A Forest on Fire; Entry into Mexico

33:38

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17 - Scarcity of Soap; A Curious Cave

33:50

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18 - Indian Carriers; Ride in a Silla

33:42

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19 - Village of Palenque; Ruins of Palenque

32:49

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20 - Discovery of the Ruins of Palenque; Mammoth Fireflies

37:27

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21 - Mode of Life at Palenque; Description of the Palace

32:01

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22 - Effect of Insect Stings; A Scene of the Sublime and Terrible

31:21

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23 - Human Figures; Remarkable Hieroglyphics

30:16

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24 - Negotiations for Purchasing Palenque; Adventure with a Monstrous Ape

34:42

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25 - Embarcation for the Laguna; Shooting Alligators

35:08

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26 - Arrival at the Laguna; Journey to Merida

32:47

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27 - Value of Water; A Peculiar Kind of Coach

34:14

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28 - House of the Dwarf; An Indian Legend

37:47

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29 - Who built these ruined Cities?; Accounts of the Spanish Historians

33:17

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30 - Probable Antiquity of these Ruins; Exploration Finished

29:25

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31 - Getting Lost at Sea; Passage to New York

25:22

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Bewertungen

Great book!

(5 Sterne)

I pick this book thinking I was jus going to kill some time hearing something about the Mayan. I never even heard of this author before. So as I read I started hearing places and historical carácters that I always heard of but never really knew about them. This book end it up waking up my desire for history now I must read more about everyone mention here. I am from El Salvador and I recomend this book to everyone I know.

History, Archeology, Travel!

(5 Sterne)

Incidentally, Spain tried to wipe out the complete history and culture of the Maya and other completely unique Central and South America civilizations. Although they sent people out to record the history, they greedily kept this information to themselves, and hid the location of the hundreds of ruins we are now only discovering, and only now beginning to dicipher the hieroglyphics.

Great books

(5 Sterne)

Just finished listening to both volumes, and I really enjoyed them. Thanks to Sue Anderson for doing such a great job, and taking the time to get these recorded so well. Both books are fascinating listening, and I would heartily recommend them.

Incidents of travel in Central America volume 2

(5 Sterne)

How the author of this incredible true adventure story made it without being killed along the way is amazing considering it occurred in the early 1800's. Well worth listening to for it's historic and entertainment value.

A Great Adventure

(5 Sterne)

This book is a fantastic journey back in time to understand the times. As well as amazing adventures and discoveries. It is no wonder this book endures.

(5 Sterne)

Whooo, what a ride! I'm as exhausted as our two travelers. Amazing reader too, you kept it strong, right to the end.

(5 Sterne)

Heading to the Maya ruins? A fun read to interest the reader in exploring the Yucatan

Thoughorly Engaging!

(5 Sterne)

Really an amazing book. The writer does such a great way of desc