The Maya Year (1894)

By Cyrus Thomas

Book Overview

The Maya Year is a historical book written by Cyrus Thomas in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Maya civilization's calendar system, which was one of the most advanced in the ancient world. The author, who was a renowned archaeologist and ethnologist, draws on his extensive research and fieldwork to explore the intricacies of the Maya calendar, including its origins, structure, and significance in their culture. The book also delves into the Maya's astronomical knowledge, which was used to develop their calendar, and their religious beliefs and practices that were tied to the calendar's cycles. The Maya Year is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the fascinating culture and achievements of the ancient Maya civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163929174
• ISBN13: 9781163929179
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"