The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras

An extensive ethnographic and archaeological survey documents Maya communities in southern Yucatan and northern British Honduras, combining first-hand observations of daily life with systematic excavation reports. The first section details habitat, physique, dress, household economy, agriculture, crafts (pottery, weaving, boatbuilding, tobacco curing), social organization, rituals, games, and medical practices. The second presents classification and descriptions of numerous mounds, excavation methods, artifact typologies, architectural features, and a proposed regional chronology, illustrated with maps, plates, and artifact figures that support interpretation of past lifeways and material culture.