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Mexico; Its Geography Its People and Its Institutions: With a Map, Containing the Result of the Latest Explorations of Fremont, Wilkes, and Others (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Thomas J. Farnham

 
9781331721178: Mexico; Its Geography Its People and Its Institutions: With a Map, Containing the Result of the Latest Explorations of Fremont, Wilkes, and Others (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Mexico’s landscapes, people, and institutions through a classic travelogue and map-based survey. This edition surveys the country’s physical features, major rivers, climate, agriculture, and the systems that shape daily life—from education to governance and the economy.


The book highlights how Mexican cities organize schooling, public works, and administration; details the country’s rich mineral resources; and explains the influence of the church on society and property. It blends geographic description with snapshots of commerce, mining districts, and historic routes used by travelers and officials in earlier eras.



  • Insights into mining districts and key silver mines that shaped Mexico’s wealth.

  • Descriptions of educational efforts and school networks in cities and the role of philanthropy.

  • Discussion of church wealth, landholdings, and the church’s influence on society and politics.

  • Overview of travel routes, civil divisions, and the interplay between geography and governance.


Ideal for readers of historical geography, exploration narratives, and those curious about the foundations of Mexico’s institutions.

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