Bibliograph

Mysteries of the Mexican pyramids, Peter Tompkins ; dimensional analysis on original drawings by Hugh Harleston, Jr. and historic ill. from many sources

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Mysteries of the Mexican pyramids, Peter Tompkins ; dimensional analysis on original drawings by Hugh Harleston, Jr. and historic ill. from many sources

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-418) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mysteries of the Mexican pyramids

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

2316894

Responsibility statement

Peter Tompkins ; dimensional analysis on original drawings by Hugh Harleston, Jr. and historic ill. from many sources

Summary

Probes the history, origins, and purpose of the pyramids in the Valley of Mexico, Yucatan, and Central America, with emphasis on the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon near Mexico City. Recounts the history of these structures from their first sighting by Cortes as rubble-covered mounds through four centuries of efforts to solve the mystery of their existence

Table Of Contents

Setting the stage -- Early observers -- Romantic explorers -- Raising the shroud -- Scientific analysis -- Prehistoric reappraisal

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