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Various authors - Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference Held at Oxford University, September 1981

Title: Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference Held at Oxford University, September 1981
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1981. First Edition. Cloth. First edition. Brown cloth. No jacket. 219 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. A collection of essays on indigenous Mesoamerican astronomy, including: archaeoastronomy in the Maya region; historical archaeoastronomy, the Hopi example; the sidereal lunar calendar of the Incas; lunar markings on Fajada Butte, Chaco Canyon; the Skidi Pawnee Earth Lodge as an observatory, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Light fading and edgewear, with a small white scuff to the lower front cover. Previous owner's name on the title page. Very Good .

Keywords: Noisbn Ancient History Astronomy

Price: US$ 43.00 Seller: Mare Booksellers
- Book number: 019711

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