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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan, Vol. 1

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan, Vol. 1

著者： John Lloyd Stephens
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Embark on a captivating journey through the lush landscapes and rich history of Central America, where the echoes of ancient civilizations resonate amidst the chaos of the 19th century. This podcast delves into the intricate tapestry of exploration, discovery, and cultural encounters, as it showcases a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that illuminate the vibrant narratives of the region. Each episode invites listeners to traverse the dense jungles of Chiapas and the ancient ruins of the Yucatán, encountering the remnants of the Maya while grappling with the political strife and social change of the era. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the complexities of a land steeped in mystery and adventure. Discover a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in the tales that shaped a pivotal moment in history, inviting reflection on the enduring legacy of these remarkable journeys.Copyright Travel Genre アート 文学史・文学批評 生物科学 科学
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    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 structure with steps up the side, shaped like a pyramid. Next they see 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 these discoveries and also his travels in Central America, where he had been sent by President Van Buren as special ambassador to the ill-fated Republic of Central America. The republic being engulfed in civil war when Stephens arrives in Guatemala, he finds himself dodging revolutionary armies while he hunts for a “legitimate government” to which to present his credentials. Catherwood, meanwhile, directs his immense artistic talent to illustrating views of Mayan architecture. Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan was a best seller in its day and has been called an “Indiana Jones” saga by modern reviewers. (Summary by Sue Anderson)
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    3 時間 32 分
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    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 structure with steps up the side, shaped like a pyramid. Next they see 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 these discoveries and also his travels in Central America, where he had been sent by President Van Buren as special ambassador to the ill-fated Republic of Central America. The republic being engulfed in civil war when Stephens arrives in Guatemala, he finds himself dodging revolutionary armies while he hunts for a “legitimate government” to which to present his credentials. Catherwood, meanwhile, directs his immense artistic talent to illustrating views of Mayan architecture. Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan was a best seller in its day and has been called an “Indiana Jones” saga by modern reviewers. (Summary by Sue Anderson)
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