Various authors.

Archaeoastronomy in the New World. American Primitive Astronomy. Proceedings of an International Conference held at Oxford University, September 1981

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. Item #019711

First edition. Brown cloth. No jacket. 219 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. A collection of essays on indigenous Mesoamerican astronomy, including: archaeoastronomy in the Maya region; historical archaeoastronomy, the Hopi example; the sidereal lunar calendar of the Incas; lunar markings on Fajada Butte, Chaco Canyon; the Skidi Pawnee Earth Lodge as an observatory, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Light fading and edgewear, with a small white scuff to the lower front cover. Previous owner's name on the title page.

Price: $40.00