The Mysterious Maya Author:Gene S. Stuart, George E. Stuart "A National Geographic Society book that informs in magnificent color photographs, over 150 in all and specially commissioned paintings. The text is not overly scholarly and is easy to read by the layman or amateur anthropologist. The text covers the Olmecs and culminates with the Maya's history through modern times. The commissioned pa... more »inting are truly works of art and they bring the Maya to life. Great stuff for anyone interested in one of the least understood pre-columbian groups, the Maya."« less