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Ballplayers and Bonesetters: One Hundred Ancient Aztec and Maya Jobs You Might Have Adored or Abhorred
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9781554511402
Overview
Overview
Imagine growing up in Mesoamerica before the Spanish Conquest (1350 1521). What does your future hold? The ancient Aztecs, Maya and other Mesoamericans believed that the gods created a world where everyone had a role to play. Some people were born to rule, others to serve. If you were lucky, you might have been a high priest or a queen. On the other hand, you could have ended up as a latrine boatman or a slave destined to become a sacrificial victim.
Find out what it was like to be a tax collector (don t try to keep any money for yourself; the penalty is death ) or a porter (only if you enjoy carrying heavy packs up mountains). Or perhaps you d prefer building pyramids, raising dogs or being a royal cook (frog casserole with green chile, anyone?). Other jobs you might have held include:
Counterfeiter
Bell maker
Mosaic mask maker
Beekeeper
Featuring a fact-filled introduction, a timeline and humorous illustrations, this book offers a unique view of one of the most remarkable civilizations of all time.
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Find out what it was like to be a tax collector (don t try to keep any money for yourself; the penalty is death ) or a porter (only if you enjoy carrying heavy packs up mountains). Or perhaps you d prefer building pyramids, raising dogs or being a royal cook (frog casserole with green chile, anyone?). Other jobs you might have held include:
Counterfeiter
Bell maker
Mosaic mask maker
Beekeeper
Featuring a fact-filled introduction, a timeline and humorous illustrations, this book offers a unique view of one of the most remarkable civilizations of all time.
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- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Coulter, Laurie
- ISBN: 9781554511402
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 10.20 x 0.30
- Number Of Pages: 96
- Publication Year: 2008