Mexico and the Mexicans (Classic Reprint): Or Notes of Travel in the Winter and Spring - Couverture souple

Conkling, Howard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330381939 ISBN 13 : 9781330381939

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From New York to Esperanza: a vivid winter-to-spring journey through Mexico
This travelogue follows a careful observer as he moves from the wintry streets of New York to the Gulf coast, ascending the Mexican plateau by rail, and exploring cities, farms, volcanoes, and historic sites. Rich in detail, it blends scenery with practical observations and cultural context.

This edition gathers a breadth of chapters that illuminate Mexico’s landscapes, people, and early modern history—from sugar-cane valleys and key railroad routes to the capital’s streets, ancient ruins, and volcanic wonders.

• Ground-level travel scenes, port towns, and the experiência of early Mexican railways


• Portraits of cities, haciendas, markets, churches, and the daily life of diverse communities


• Historical sketches, archaeology, and the science of volcanic events like Jorullo


• Profiles of notable figures and conversations about Mexico’s future and its indigenous populations

Ideal for readers of travel writing, 19th-century history, and curious explorers who want a window into Mexico’s past and landscapes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330381939
• ISBN 13: 9781330381939
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
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