John Lloyd Stephens

American explorer, writer, and diplomat (1805–1852).

Born November 28th, 1805 in Shrewsbury.

Died October 13th, 1852 at 46 years old in New York City (liver disease).

Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, diplomat, explorer, historian, lawyer, traveler, writer

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson