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Maya for travellers and students : a guide to language and culture in Yucatan / Gary Bevington

A general introduction to Yucatec Maya for English speakers with a basic knowledge of Mexican Spanish. The text covers grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context, providing glossaries to assist communication in the Yucatan Peninsula.

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