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Alfred Maudslay And The Maya: A Biography,Used
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In this fascinating biography, the first ever published about Alfred Maudslay (18501931), Ian Graham describes this extraordinary Englishman and his pioneering investigations of the ancient Maya ruins.Maudslay, the grandson of a famous English inventor and engineer, spent his formative adult years in the South Seas as a junior official in Great Britains Colonial Office. Despite his exotic experiences, he did not find his true vocation until the age of thirtyone, when he arrived in Guatemala.Maudslay played a crucial role in exploring and documenting the monuments and architecture of the ancient Maya ruins at Palengue Copn, Chichn Itz, and other sites previously unknown. His photographs and plaster casts have proven to be invaluable in the deciphering of Maya hieroglyphics. Personal resources allowed him to undertake fieldwork at a time when no institution provided such support. He made plaster casts of large stone monuments, accurate maps of sites, and painstaking recordings of inscriptions. His Biologia CentraliAmericana, a multivolume compendium of photographs, drawings, plans, and text published almost a century ago, remains an essential foundation for Maya studies. Perhaps Maudslays greatest legacy is magnificent collection of glassnegative photographs, many of which are reproduced in this book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the subject of 'Alfred Maudslay and the Maya: A Biography'? A: This biography focuses on Alfred Maudslay, a pioneering English figure who conducted significant investigations of ancient Maya ruins, documenting their architecture and hieroglyphics.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by Ian Graham, who provides a detailed account of Maudslay's life and contributions to Maya studies.
- Q: What kind of condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it is pre-owned but remains in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 374 pages, offering an in-depth look at Maudslay's life and work.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Alfred Maudslay and the Maya: A Biography' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2002.
- Q: Is there any special content included in the book? A: Yes, the biography includes photographs and illustrations that showcase Maudslay's work and the sites he studied.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this biography? A: Students, researchers, and anyone interested in Maya history or archaeological methods would find this biography particularly valuable.
- Q: What legacy did Alfred Maudslay leave in Maya studies? A: Maudslay's legacy includes his extensive collection of glass-negative photographs and the foundational work he did in documenting Maya ruins.
- Q: Are there any notable achievements of Alfred Maudslay mentioned in the book? A: The book highlights Maudslay's groundbreaking fieldwork and his contributions to the deciphering of Maya hieroglyphics through his detailed recordings and mapping.