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 XVI.

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Mounds in the valley of the Usamacinta. — Lacandones. — Catasaja. — Canoe voyage. — Rivers and Lagoons. — Alligators. — Jonuta. — Cortes’s March to Honduras. — Cannibalism. — The Mexican Emperor Guatimozin. — Palisada. — Laguna de Terminos. — Island of Carmen. — Campeachy. — Yucatan. — Pyramidal Altar. — Human sacrifices. — Tzibalché. — Maya Indians. — Arrival at Uxmal 318