Jungle of Stone by William Carlsen

In 1839, travelers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood trekked into Central America’s unexplored jungles—and discovered the astonishing remains of a civilization rivaling ancient Greece and Rome. Their adventures, documented amid disease and danger, helped uncover the rich legacy of the Maya and launch modern American archaeology. Journalist William Carlsen re-creates their perilous journey and unravels the revelations that changed how the world understands the ancient Americas.