The Illustrated Memoir of an Eventful Expedition into Central America is a book written by John Lloyd Stephens and published in 1860. The book is an account of Stephens' travels in Central America, detailing his experiences exploring the ancient ruins of Mayan civilization. The book is illustrated with engravings and lithographs of the ruins, landscapes, and people he encountered on his journey. The memoir is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Stephens' travels in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the second part detailing his travels in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Stephens' writing is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of the landscapes and cultures he encountered. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and an important historical document of the Mayan civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.