Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference held at Oxford University, September 1981
by Various authors
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About This Item
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. 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.
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- Mare Booksellers (US)
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- Title
- Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference held at Oxford University, September 1981
- Author
- Various authors
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1981
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- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology; Ancient History;
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