Belize.Belize Belize (bəlēz`), independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations (2005 est. pop. 279,500), 8,867 sq mi (22,965 sq km), Central America, on the Caribbean Sea. Dick Lutz Dimi Press 3820 Oak Hollow hollow 1. a depression. 2. contains a cavity. hollow back backbone has a downward curvature in the center. hollow horn a mythical disease of cattle in primitive communities; treated by removal of the horns. Lane, SE, Salem, OR 97302 0931625424 $14.95 1-800-644-3464 http://home.earthlink.net/~dickbook Nicely illustrated throughout, Belize: Reefs, Rain Forests, And Mayan Ruins
Ruins is a term used to describe the remains of man-made architecture: structures that were at one time complete but which have either been deliberately begins with an account of a tour of Belize, and then continues with a thoroughly "reader friendly" history of Belize The history of Belize dates back thousands of years. Before European contact The area now comprising Belize was originally inhabited by the Maya. The Maya civilization rose in the Yucatán Peninsula to the north, spreading to Belize between the 16th century BC and the 4th , including a description of its government, people, problems, and environmental beauty. Author Dick Lutz is a gifted travel writer who showcases the many features and attractions of this remarkable Centeral American country. Chapters cover Belize's rain forests, the history of the Mayans, the history of local tourism, the history of Belize itself, and the conditions of Belize today. An index allows for quick and easy lookup A data search performed within a predefined table of values (array, matrix, etc.) or within a data file. of specific topics. Belize: Reefs, Rain Forests And Mayan Ruins is an excellent resource for bringing the lay reader up to date quickly on the people, forces, and events that have shaped Belize up to the present day, recommended for armchair travelers, amateur historians, and would-be tourists looking to better understand their travel destination. |
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