Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples Including a Journey in Guatemala, Mexico and Yucatan, and a Visit to the Ruins of Patinamit, Utatlan, Palenque and Uxmal

"Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples" by Vice-Admiral Lindesay Brine is a record of a 19th-century journey to understand American Indian civilizations by studying their ancient structures. The book uncovers their history, architecture, and cultural practices, as well as the mysteries about their ancient civilizations, by looking closely at earthworks and temples in places like Ohio, Guatemala, Mexico, and Yucatan. The record begins by sharing why these ancient sites are explored, especially the elaborate North American earthworks, with the intent to find real proof about their use. The story shares important archaeology and the cultures who lived there so that the reader will learn about the deep history of American Indians.