02476cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000370012924500520016626400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450802110043552012570064653400740190365300370197785600740201485600430208899900190213168556UtSlPG20260610134601.0mcr n260607r20221898utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a00000227  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aCoffin, Alfred Oscar,d1861-193310aLand without chimneys; or, the byways of Mexico 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-07-18  aMary 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.)  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The Editor Publishing Co., 1898  aMexico -- Description and travel4 uhttps://archive.org/details/landwithoutchimn00coff_0/page/n5/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68556  c109360d109360