Biologia Centrali-Americana, or, Contributions to the knowledge of the fauna and flora of Mexico and Central America. Archaeology

RRR RRR sn reerMy first journey through the Central-American forests in search of the ruins of ancient Indian towns, during the winter of 1882-85, was merely a journey of curiosity, and I had no intention whatever of making a study of American archeology.However, the interest awakened by the sight of the truly wonderful monuments which it was my good fortune to behold induced me to undertake other and better-equipped expeditions, and the kindly encouragement and splendid liberality of the Editors of the ' Biologia Centrali-Americana' led to the results of my journeys being published in the present form.I was at a loss to know how best to make use of my notes and collections, when Mr. Godman kindly offered to relieve me of all the expense of printing and the reproduction of plates, and to publish my work as an addition to the ' Biologia Centrali-Americana,' if I would supply all necessary photographs, drawings, and plans, and a written memoir.