Project Gutenberg 2020-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 395 Willard, T. A. (Theodore Arthur) 1862 1943 Willard, Theodore Arthur 26010471 The City of the Sacred Well Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The City of the Sacred Well" by T. A. Willard is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the archaeological endeavors of Edward Herbert Thompson in the ancient city of Chi-chen Itza, delving into the culture and development of the Mayan civilization as revealed through their art and architecture. It promises to be an engaging blend of adventure, personal exploration, and educational insight into a significant cultural heritage. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Don Eduardo, who is portrayed as a passionate explorer determined to uncover the secrets of the Sacred Well in Chi-chen Itza. The opening sets the stage for an intimate exploration of the ruins, highlighting the juxtaposition of vibrant Maya culture with the haunting loneliness of the abandoned city overgrown by jungle. The introduction details Don Eduardo's motivations and background as an American consul, as well as the historical significance of the well, which was believed to be the site of ceremonial sacrifices. The narrative leads readers through his initial encounters and musings in a land rich with history and mystery, establishing a tone of adventure and scholarly inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel Mayas Thompson, Edward Herbert, 1860-1935 Chichén Itzá Site (Mexico) F1401 Text Category: Adventure Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 614690 2025-09-25T04:38:13.362142 text/html 583497 2024-10-18T04:36:39 text/html 2604891 2025-09-25T04:38:21.450111 application/epub+zip 2602172 2025-09-25T04:38:15.027150 application/epub+zip 287485 2025-09-25T04:38:14.115114 application/epub+zip 2745153 2025-09-25T04:38:26.263077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2695603 2025-09-25T04:38:20.647108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383834 2022-09-28T09:17:47.957235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517155 2025-09-25T04:38:12.462211 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 497322 2024-10-18T04:36:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17172 2025-09-25T04:38:26.400063 application/rdf+xml 16305 2025-09-25T04:38:14.254106 image/jpeg 2163 2025-09-25T04:38:14.185119 image/jpeg 2675061 2025-09-25T04:38:13.455122 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog