Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-326).
Contents
Analysis of Ancient Civilizations -- The Mystery of the Indian -- Opinions that have Changed -- The Mayas -- Ancient Mexican Civilizations -- Art and Life of the Ancient Mexicans -- Predecessors of the Aztecs -- The Plumed Serpent -- Foods the Ancient Americans Gave Us -- The Mysterious Sun Dogs -- The Puzzling Culture of Coclé -- El Dorado -- What We Have Learned of the Chimus -- The Capital of the Grand Chimu -- Where Atahualpa Died -- The Sacred City -- Mining for Mummies -- Forgotten Cities -- The Incas Take Control -- The Amazing Empire -- Round and About the Incan Capital -- Unsolved Mysteries -- Outstanding Achievements -- Songs and Proverbs of the Incans -- Who were the Pre-Incans -- The Identity of the Bearded God.