Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples Including a Journey in Guatemala, Mexico and Yucatan, and a Visit to the Ruins of Patinamit, Utatlan, Palenque and Uxmal

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Barrancas. — Santa Cruz del Quiché. — Padre Andres Guicola. — Ruins of Utatlan. — Report of Don Garcia de Palacio upon human sacrifices to the gods in Central America, Statement of Bernal Diaz, about the sacrifices in Mexico. — Burning of the Quiché Caciques at Utatlan. — Worship of idols by the Quichés. — Sierras. — Gueguetenango 216