Studies in Central American Picture-Writing / First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the / Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80, / Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 205-245

Name: Studies in Central American Picture-Writing / First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the / Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80, / Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 205-245
Author: Edward S. Holden

By Edward S. Holden

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The study applies principles of cipher analysis to Central American picture-writing, introduces a systematic nomenclature and card-catalog approach, and outlines methods for determining reading order through frequency and pair analysis of glyphs. It compares hieroglyphic series from Copan and Palenque, examines candidate signs for deities and calendrical months, and presents illustrative plates and cataloged examples to support cautious attempts at decipherment and a structural description of the inscriptions.

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Edward S. Holden

Edward S. Holden was an American astronomer and author known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and ethnology. He is particularly recognized for his biography "Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works," which explores the life and scientific achievements of the renowned astronomer William Herschel. In addition to his work in astronomy, Holden contributed to the study of Central American cultures, as evidenced by his piece in the "First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution." His diverse interests reflect a commitment to both the sciences and the humanities.