{"product_id":"2026770000892-secondhand-search-for-the-maya-the-story-of-stephens-and-catherwood","title":"Search For The Maya: The Story Of Stephens And Catherwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping work of historical adventure and archaeology, Search for the Maya: The Story of Stephens and Catherwood chronicles the remarkable nineteenth-century expeditions of American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood into the dense jungles of Central America and Mexico. Victor W. Von Hagen masterfully reconstructs their daring journeys, during which the two men uncovered the overgrown ruins of a lost civilization and introduced the ancient Maya to a stunned Western world. With vivid, authoritative prose, Von Hagen details the hardships, political turmoil, and sheer determination that defined these landmark explorations, bringing to life the personalities of two men whose partnership changed the course of archaeology. Catherwood's meticulous illustrations and Stephens's eloquent written accounts are presented here within a rich biographical and historical context that underscores their enduring legacy. The result is a compelling narrative that argues persuasively for Stephens and Catherwood's place among the greatest explorers of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826084163803,"sku":"2026770000892-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/139f8bbf-732c-46ec-a9ec-4e21732a0f82.png?v=1780312327","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000892-secondhand-search-for-the-maya-the-story-of-stephens-and-catherwood","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}