Mayeros: A Yucatec Maya Family

by George Ancona

An introduction to life in the Yucatan is presented through the activities of a loving Mayan family whose members describe daily town life, weekends at the ranch, a local fiesta, and the customs and architecture of Mayan culture.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published May 1, 1997

About the author

George Ancona was an author and photographer who has published more that one hundred books, some of them bilingual. He was known for his exquisite photography and close-up looks at a variety of cultural subjects. He lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews

[hhhhhhhhh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully photographed book about an extended Mayan family in the Yucatan. They're a poor family by American standards but they look happy and lively. Everyone is named which makes it easier to relate to everybody.