02463cam a22003253u 4500 21430 UtSlPG 20260610133508.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02004814 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1201 Wilson, Robert Anderson, 1812-1872 Mexico and Its Religion : With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-14 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Mexico and Its Religion" by Robert Anderson Wilson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's explorations and experiences in Mexico between 1851 and 1854, offering insights into the country's religion, culture, and significant historical events. It combines personal travel narratives with broader historical reflections, particularly focusing on the Mexican society of the time, the effects of colonialism, and the intertwining of religion and politics. The opening of the book sets the stage for Wilson's travel narrative as he arrives in Vera Cruz on a stormy evening in 1853. He describes the city’s serene atmosphere, its historical significance, and its struggles with diseases like yellow fever. Wilson contrasts the quiet charm of Vera Cruz with the bustling life of American cities, highlighting the deep-rooted customs and cultural practices of the locals, including the ceremonial activities of the clergy and the superstition surrounding physical relics. The narrative introduces a character, a monk, hinting at deeper explorations of both personal and societal relationships in the context of Mexican history and religion as the author prepares for further travel into the interior of the country. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mexico -- Description and travel Mexico -- Religion https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21430 62605 62605