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

CHAPTER XIII.

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Camping on the plains. — A night amongst the hills in Chiapas. — Lopez. — Indian Sun worship. — Ocosingo. — An ancient idol. — Proposed expedition through the unknown region occupied by the Lacandones to British Honduras. — Bachajon. — Tzendal Indians. — Chilon. — Indian Carnival. — Yajalon. — Carnival amongst the Tzendales. — Drunkenness. — Dances. — Horse races. — Ruined Churches and Convents. — Influence of the Priests over the Indian Tribes. — Las Casas. — Forced labour. — The Presbitero Fernando Macal 259