Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan

"Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan" by Antonio García Cubas et al. is a collection of historical reports that shines a light on the lives, culture, and beliefs of the Maya Indians of Yucatan. Focusing mainly on Santiago Mendez's account from 1861, the book explores their daily life, social customs, and traditional ways, showing how they seemed separate from the outside world. It also shares old notes about the superstitions of the Maya going back to the 1600s and their religious beliefs from the 1500s. This book gives important historical and ethnographic details, showing both the challenges these communities faced because of colonialism and how they clung to their customs despite outside influences.