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Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan

By Antonio García Cubas
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A compilation of historical reports and translations presents ethnographic observations of Maya communities in Yucatán, detailing customs, family life, dress, language, stature, labor practices, and religious beliefs and superstitions. It brings together a nineteenth-century governmental report with earlier seventeenth- and sixteenth-century accounts, includes editorial commentary, a glossary, and a bibliography, and contrasts observers' descriptions of everyday behavior, rites, and social organization to document both practices and attitudes recorded by multiple authors.

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Antonio García Cubas

Antonio García Cubas was a Mexican geographer, cartographer, and writer known for his significant contributions to the understanding of the Maya civilization. His notable work, "Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan," provides valuable insights into the culture, society, and history of the Maya people during the 19th century. Through his detailed observations and analyses, Cubas helped to illuminate the complexities of indigenous life in Yucatan, making his work an important resource for both historians and anthropologists. His legacy continues to influence the study of Mesoamerican cultures.

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