Uxmal: An Antique Love Story

Uxmal: An Antique Love Story is a novel written by John Abraham Heraud and first published in 1877. The story is set in the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The main character is a young man named Eric who travels to Uxmal to study the ruins of the ancient civilization. While there, he falls in love with a beautiful Mayan woman named Xaila. However, their love is forbidden by the social norms of their respective cultures. The novel explores themes of cultural differences, forbidden love, and the clash between modernity and tradition. The story is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the Mayan ruins and the surrounding landscape, as well as its depiction of the daily life and customs of the Mayan people. Overall, Uxmal: An Antique Love Story is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the ancient Mayan civilization and the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.