02368cam a22003373u 4500 51532 UtSlPG 20260610134204.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02017540 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1201 Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892 In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-03-22 Produced by Chris Whitehead, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers" by Frederick Schwatka is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Schwatka's exploration of northwestern Mexico, particularly the regions of Chihuahua and Sonora, where he investigates the lives and customs of the area's indigenous peoples, notably the Tarahumari, as well as the ancient ruins left by previous civilizations. The text promises an engaging mix of adventure and cultural observation. At the start of the work, the author outlines the preparations for his expedition across the border into Mexico, moving from Deming, New Mexico, into the relatively unexplored territories to gather unique insights. Schwatka reflects on the challenges of travel in these remote landscapes and clarifies his intent to avoid the conventional tropes of travel writing. Instead, he aims to provide a more honest and lively recounting focused on his experiences traversing the remarkable scenery, historical landmarks, and engaging with the local inhabitants, setting the stage for an intriguing journey steeped in discovery and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chihuahua (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel Tarahumara Indians Sonora (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51532 92370 92370