03015cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000210012924503990015026400510054930000470060033600260064733700260067333800360069950000310073550802050076652014660097153400450243765300350248265300310251765300110254865300460255985600430260599900170264829388UtSlPG20260610133653.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02015679  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF14011 aVelasquez, Pedro10aMemoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America :bResulting in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, in an Unexplored Region; and the Possession of two Remarkable Aztec Children, Descendants and Specimens of the Sacerdotal Caste, (now nearly extinct,) of the Ancient Aztec Founders of the Ruined Temples of that Country, Described by John L. Stevens, Esq., and Other Travellers. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-07-12  aProduced by Julia Miller 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"Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America" by Pedro Velasquez is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically around 1850. The book narrates the thrilling journey of a group of explorers as they embark on a perilous expedition to discover the ancient and idolatrous city of Iximaya, a sought-after destination rich in Aztec culture and history, amidst unexplored areas of Central America. It combines elements of adventure and exploration, shedding light on indigenous populations and the complexities encountered during the expedition.  The memoir chronicles the experiences of Velasquez and his companions, including American travelers Mr. Huertis and Mr. Hammond, as they navigate treacherous landscapes and engage with local indigenous tribes. The narrative highlights their encounters and the struggles faced, including armed conflicts, explorations of ancient ruins, discoveries of unique cultural artifacts, and ultimately the revelation of Iximaya, a thriving city filled with rich traditions. As the explorers immerse themselves in the culture of Iximaya, they also confront the realities of danger and mysticism, culminating in unexpected sacrifices and adventures that deepen their understanding of the Aztec way of life. The memoir serves as both an engaging travelogue and an important historical document about indigenous civilizations in 19th century Central America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCentral America -- Antiquities  aIndians of Central America  aAztecs  aCentral America -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29388  c70236d70236