Sacred Mysteries among the Mayas and the Quiches, 11, 500 Years Ago

Originally published in 1886.If the perusal of this book fails to awaken in this country an interest in ancient American civilization and history, then I will follow the advice said to have been given by Jesus of Nazareth to his disciples when sending them on their mission of spreading the gospel among the nations: 'And whomsoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet....' St. Mark, chap. vi., verse 11.