Childress, David Hatcher

Lost Cities Of North & Central America

Illoinois: Adventures Unlimited Press, 1993. Second Printing.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling and a few tiny spots on the front edge; Still Gift Quality. 8.5 inches tall; 588 pages with bibliography and footnotes.

A captivating exploration into the mysteries of ancient civilizations across the Americas. Blending travelogue with speculative archaeology, Childress delves into a myriad of enigmatic sites, from the jungles of Central America to the deserts of the American Southwest. The book is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and illustrations, enhancing its appeal to both armchair adventurers and seasoned explorers.

The narrative covers diverse regions, uncovering tales of lost Mayan cities, ancient canal systems in Arizona, and megalithic monuments in New England. Childress ventures into the war-torn jungles of Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras, seeking sunken ruins, Viking forts, and mysterious tunnel systems. He also delves into legends of living dinosaurs, Thunderbirds, and the Egyptian City in the Grand Canyon, intertwining these stories with theories of early Chinese explorers and fantastic treasures.  [Adapted from Reviews]

Item #20296
ISBN: 0932813097

Price: $45.00