02643cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000390012924500700016826400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450802260045552013290068153400450201065300370205565300260209265300350211865300320215365300360218585600430222199900170226436878UtSlPG20260610133836.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02009630  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aNorman, Benjamin Moore,d1809-186010aRambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-28  aProduced by Julia Miller, Josephine Paolucci 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"Rambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico" by B. M. Norman is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an exploration of Cuba and Mexico, detailing the author's journeys and observations as he investigates the culture, geography, and antiquities of these regions, including a canoe voyage up the River Panuco. The book provides a personal narrative interwoven with historical reflections, enriching the reader’s understanding of the areas he travels through.  At the start of the narrative, the author sets sail from New Orleans to Havana, introducing himself and his fellow travelers, each with their own motivations for the journey. Norman’s depiction of the harbor of Havana reveals its stunning beauty and significance, highlighting the naval architecture and societal customs observed upon arrival. As he navigates the city, he reflects on the dynamics of Cuban society, the hospitality offered by its citizens, and the striking contrasts in social status, presenting a vivid picture of life in 19th-century Cuba. The opening portion of the book therefore establishes a rich sensory backdrop that invites readers to join the author on his explorations, and sets the tone for the historical and cultural insights to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMexico -- Description and travel  aMexico -- Antiquities  aCuba -- Description and travel  aTamaulipas (Mexico : State)  aVeracruz-Llave (Mexico : State)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36878  c77718d77718