02187cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000280011624500110014426400510015530000470020633600260025333700260027933800360030550000310034150801020037252012840047453400450175865300220180385600430182599900170186840032UtSlPG20260610133921.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aHale, Susan,d1833-191010aMexico 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-06-18  aE-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Mexico" by Susan Hale is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of Mexico, from its ancient civilizations to the impact of European conquest, notably by figures like Cortés. The narrative delves into various themes, including the legacy of earlier societies like the Aztecs and Toltecs, and the evolution of Mexico into a republic amid challenges in its political landscape.  The opening of the book sets the stage with a vivid description of the scenery as seen from a steamer anchored off Vera Cruz, engaging readers with the contrasts between natural beauty and the inhospitable elements of the coast. It introduces the reader to the historical context of the region, evoking the memories of Cortés as he arrived in pursuit of conquest and riches in a land teeming with potential and folklore. The text hints at exploration themes, emphasizing the allure of the unknown and the juxtaposition of modern conveniences with the arduous experiences of early explorers. Hale begins to weave the narrative to reflect on how civilization transformed the landscape and the people within it, provoking thoughts on cultural loss and the complexities of historical legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMexico -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40032  c80871d80871