Viage a Mejico (Classic Reprint)
Language: Spanish
Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
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- New
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Print on Demand. This book shares the experiences of a French traveler who journeys through the rainforests of the Mexican Gulf coast. Documenting his expedition and observations in the 1830s, the author's descriptions of the land and its inhabitants provide a unique insight into the region's natural beauty, history, and culture. The author depicts the lush, tropical landscapes, teeming with wildlife, contrasting them with the harsh realities of malaria and other deadly diseases. He describes the indigenous peoples, their customs, and their struggles against diseases brought by European colonizers. The book also explores the history of French colonization in the region, shedding light on the challenges and failures of the French attempt to establish a colony on the banks of the Goatzacoalco River. The author details the hardships endured by the colonists, including disease, hunger, and conflicts with indigenous groups. The significance of this book lies in its vivid portrayal of a particular time and place, offering valuable historical insights into the relationship between European colonizers and indigenous peoples. The author's keen eye for detail brings to life the natural wonders and social dynamics of the Goatzacoalco region, providing readers with a glimpse of a world largely unchanged since the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Viage a Mejico (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Mathieu de Fossey
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- Spanish
- ISBN 10
- 1390616088
- ISBN 13
- 9781390616088
- Seller catalogs
- Books in Spanish
Una guía de viaje clásica que ilumina México con mirada de 19th‑century reformador.
Este libro describe ciudades, museos y rutas relevantes, combinando historia, cultura y observaciones personales para entender el México de antaño.
La obra ofrece descripciones de monumentos, templos y objetos antiguos, como calendarios ceremoniales, estatuas y reliquias, junto a escenas de la vida urbana y del paisaje. A la vez, presenta reflexiones sobre cómo la historia de México se between en su arte, sus tradiciones y sus lugares emblemáticos, desde plazas públicas hasta paseos y teatros de época.
- Visitas a museos y hallazgos arqueológicos que recuperan prácticas y creencias antiguas.
- Retratos de calles, avenidas, parques y la vida cotidiana de viajeros y habitantes.
- Comentarios sobre la evolución de ciudades como Veracruz y la capital, con notas sobre lo que ver y experimentar.
- Notas de viaje que conectan el pasado con el presente, destacando contextos históricos y culturales.
Ideal para lectores interesados en historia de México, viaje histórico y escenas de exploración cultural desde una perspectiva clásica.
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