The Book of Chumayel: The Counsel Book of the Yucatec Maya, 1539-1638

by Richard N. Luxton

This book provides a line-by-line translation of The Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel, a reproduction of which was earlier published by Aegean Park Press (catalog number MS-6). Every word and line of this important Mayan document has been carefully examined and translated into English. Exhaustive notes substantiate the translation. In addition, there are three The Colonial and Independence Calendars; The Mayan Calendar; and Books of Chilam Balam. Book includes an extensive Bibliography plus Index.

335 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996