The Battle and the Ruins of Cintla

Name: The Battle and the Ruins of Cintla
Author: Daniel G. Brinton

By Daniel G. Brinton

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The essay reconstructs the first encounter on the continent involving mounted troops by reassessing the battle's locality, the native group engaged, and the toponym. Using contemporary eyewitness accounts, it narrates a coastal landing at a palisaded Maya village, a movement inland to a maize plain where infantry were hard-pressed until cavalry and firearms routed the defenders and led to a submission, then examines variant spellings and linguistic roots of the place-name in Nahuatl and Mayan. The author concludes with an identification of the indigenous affiliation and a description of ruins he interprets as marking the battle site.

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Daniel G. Brinton

Daniel G. Brinton was an influential American anthropologist and linguist known for his extensive studies of Native American cultures and languages. His works often explored the intersection of anthropology, history, and literature, contributing significantly to the understanding of indigenous peoples in North America. Among his notable publications is "A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics," which reflects his interest in ancient languages and their cultural contexts. Brinton's scholarship also includes studies on folklore, mythology, and the literary history of the Floridian Peninsula, showcasing his diverse interests and expertise in the field of Americanist studies.