A copy made in 1748 of Maldonado's "Ramillette" or anthology of 12 dialogues, together with a copy of an unknown "Doctrina Christiana" of 1556. Includes grammatical notes and vocabulary. For description, see: D.G. Brinton, "Notice of some manuscripts...", American Journal of Science, 2nd series, 1869, v.47, 222-230.
Provenance
Academia de Ciencias de Guatemala, through Mariano Galvez, gift, 1836.
General physical description
1 volume, 156 p.
General note
On verso of 2nd leaf: "Ramillete, manual para los yndios sobre la doctrina Christiana; also: Esta explicacion de la Doctrina Christiana."
Early American History Note
This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.
Subject(s)
- Beyond Early America
- Cakchikel language
- Mayan languages