The Ancient Cities of the New World

The ruins of the ancient cities of Central and South America have been attracting numerous scientists and adventure seekers for centuries. The author of this book, Désiré Charnay, a French archaeologist, made two expeditions to Mexico and Central America to explore the remains of ancient cities of pre-Columbian civilizations. This book provides a descriptive overview of many archaeological sites, as well as the towns and people that Charnay encountered along the way.