02673cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000470012924501870017624600350036326400510039830000470044933600260049633700260052233800360054850000740058450000310065850801520068952012980084153400450213965300110218465300380219570000160223385600430224999900190229260135UtSlPG20260610134403.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a12001770 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aWinter, Nevin O.q(Nevin Otto),d1869-193610aMexico and Her People of To-day :bAn Account of the Customs, Characteristics, Amusements, History and Advancement of the Mexicans, and the Development and Resources of Their Country1 aMexico and Her People of Today 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier a"Illustrated from original photographs by the author and C. R. Birt." aRelease date is 2019-08-21 athe Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) a"Mexico and Her People of To-day" by Nevin O. Winter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mexico's culture, history, and societal advancements, particularly in light of the significant political changes that occurred at the time, including the end of Porfirio Diaz's dictatorship. It explores topics such as the customs, characteristics, and daily life of the Mexican people, as well as the country's natural and economic resources. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to Mexico, painting a vivid picture of its rich historical legacy and cultural heritage. Winter references the ancient civilizations that flourished in the region, particularly the Aztecs, and highlights the contrasts between modern life and the remnants of past traditions. The text discusses the unique geography of Mexico, from its mountainous landscapes to its fertile plateaus, and emphasizes the diversity of its inhabitants, predominantly composed of descendants from various indigenous tribes and Europeans. The author sets the tone for an enlightening exploration of Mexican society, aiming to dispel misconceptions and foster a better understanding among American readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMexico aNational characteristics, Mexican1 aBirt, C. R.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60135 c100961d100961