Aztec Land by Maturin M. Ballou
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"Aztec Land" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's journey through Mexico, referred to as Aztec Land, exploring its rich history, culture, and landscapes. The book is likely aimed at readers interested in travel, history, and the complexities surrounding early Mexican civilization and its relation to European colonization. At the start of "Aztec Land," the author declares his intention to visit
Mexico and describes his preparations for the journey, highlighting the organized travel experience he encounters with a group of fellow travelers. This journey promises to offer not just leisure but also a chance to explore the beautiful but complex narrative of Mexican history, moving through various significant locations and reflections on the Aztec civilization. Ballou emphasizes the rich cultural and historical fabric of Mexico, revealing a land steeped in tradition yet misunderstood by outsiders, laying the groundwork for his observations of the local people, geography, and sociopolitical issues encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02004819 |
| Title | Aztec Land |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29747 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 702 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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