Ancient Cities of the New World: Travels and Explorations in Mexico and Central America 1857 to 1882 by Desiree Charnet is a fascinating research narrative of the daring journeys and discoveries made in the Central American and Mexican region in the mid-19th century. The author shares his observations and impressions from visiting ancient cities, ruins and archaeological sites, talking about the greatness of previous civilizations, their culture and heritage. Charnay describes in detail his adventures, encounters with the local inhabitants and important archaeological discoveries, making this book extremely interesting for those interested in the history and archeology of this region.