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Description
Part travel guide, part travel literature classic, this book charts Brigham s journeys through volcanic landscapes, colonial towns, and indigenous communities, offering vivid scenes of daily life, architectural wonders, and the sacred Quetzal bird s symbolic significance. Rich with cultural insights Guatemala readers crave, the narrative weaves historical Guatemala and ethnographic detail into lyrical prose that appeals to casual readers and serious collectors alike.
This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores a work long out of print for decades and carefully brings Brigham s observations to today s and future generations. More than a simple reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure: meticulously cleaned text, faithful to the original, and presented for modern discovery. Perfect for fans of Central America exploration, historical Guatemala studies, and travel literature classics, this volume is both an essential Guatemala travel guide for armchair travelers and a primary source for scholars of Guatemala history and culture.
Whether you re exploring Guatemala for the first time, researching 19th century travelogue tradition, or collecting rare travel sketches, this restored William Tufts Brigham book invites you to experience the Quetzal s homeland with fresh wonder.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
350
Release Date:
2025-10-11
Publication Date:
2025-10-11
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9371348895
ISBN13:
9789371348898
Weight:
569 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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