02214cam a22003373u 4500 50298 UtSlPG 20260610134145.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01016828 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1401 Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911 The Capitals of Spanish America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-10-24 Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Capitals of Spanish America" by William Eleroy Curtis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores various cities that serve as capitals in Spanish America, providing insights into their history, culture, and political climate during that period. The book is particularly focused on Mexico City, contrasting its ancient traditions and modern influences. At the start of the book, the author delves into the complexities of life in Mexico City, highlighting the stark juxtaposition between ancient customs and modern advancements. He observes how indigenous practices persist amidst the introduction of new technologies and ideas, culminating in a unique social fabric where the old and the new coexist. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the city's landscape, its people, and the political dynamics under President Porfirio Diaz, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of other capitals across Spanish America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Latin America -- Description and travel Cities and towns -- Latin America Capitals (Cities) -- Latin America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50298 91136 91136