Language: English
Published by J. Winchester, New York, 1844
Seller: Old Bookie, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: F. No Jacket. Butler, J. M. (illustrator). 1st Edition. 3 preliminary leaves, [v]-xii, 390 pages plus errata page : frontispiece, 28 steel-engraved illustrations, over 100 text drawings; plates, plan, facsimile ; 24 cm. ; dark green blindstamped cloth, gilt spine titles and gilt pictorial decoration on spine and upper cover, foxing throughout, library bookplate on front pastedown, slight wear at lower edge ; else fine. An American writes of Mexico at a crucial period : between the Texan Revolution of 1836 and the Mexican War in 1846. An appendix outlines the danger of possible encroachment of Britain into California. Extensive observations and illustrations on Aztec civilisation and ruins.