Incidents of travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan (1854) by John Lloyd Stephens, edited by Frederick Catherwood. / ILLUSTRATED / (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781984904928)

John Lloyd Stephens (November 28, 1805 - October 13, 1852) was an American explorer, writer, and diplomat. Stephens was a pivotal figure in the rediscovery of Maya civilization throughout Middle America and in the planning of the Panama railroad.John Lloyd Stephens was born November 28, 1805, in the township of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. He was the second son of Benjamin Stephens, a successful New Jersey merchant, and Clemence Lloyd, daughter of an eminent local judge.The following year the family moved to New York City. There Stephens received an education in the Classics at two privately tutored schools. At the age of 13 he enrolled at Columbia College, graduating at the top of his class four years later in 1822. After studying law with an attorney for a year, he attended the Litchfield Law School. He passed the bar exam after completing his course of study, and practiced in New York City.

Author: Frederick Catherwood, John Lloyd Stephens
ISBN-10: 1984904922
ISBN-13: 9781984904928
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2018
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d