Coffin, Alfred Oscar 1861-1933 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Land Without Chimneys; or, The Byways of Mexico" by Alfred Oscar Coffin is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This text presents a detailed exploration of Mexico, specifically focusing on the cultural, historical, and geographical aspects of the regions described. Through his observations, Coffin aims to provide insights into the lives of the Mexican people, their customs, and the landscape that characterizes their daily existence, including the interplay between ancient ruins and modern life. At the start of the narrative, Coffin introduces the unique climate and geographical features of Mexico, particularly highlighting the lack of chimneys among its inhabitants, which reflects their warm climate and living conditions. He paints a vivid picture of the San Juan Valley and the city of Monterey, emphasizing the stark contrasts between the richness of the land's history, marked by the ruins of ancient civilizations, and the struggles of its present-day inhabitants. The opening portion sets the tone for a thoughtful and colorful depiction of Mexico, inviting readers to appreciate its complexities and marvel at the resilience of its people amidst cultural and historical shifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-18 Mary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: The Editor Publishing Co., 1898 Mexico -- Description and travel F1201 United States: The Editor Publishing Co., 1898 00000227 https://archive.org/details/landwithoutchimn00coff_0/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68556 https://archive.org/details/landwithoutchimn00coff_0/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68556 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134601.0 68556