02600cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000390012924501550016826400510032330000470037433600260042133700260044733800360047350000310050950802220054052012670076253400450202965300250207465300460209965300570214585600430220299900170224557074UtSlPG20260610134321.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02007392  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF12011 aNorman, Benjamin Moore,d1809-186010aRambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula :bIncluding a Visit to the Remarkable Ruins of Chi-Chen, Kabah, Zayi, and Uxmal. 2nd ed 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-04-30  aProduced by Julia Miller, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Rambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula" by B. M. Norman is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Yucatan Peninsula, focusing on remarkable ruins and the cultural, geographical, and political characteristics of the region. It promises readers insights into both the ancient civilizations and the present-day society of Yucatan, providing a blend of exploration and observation.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Norman's adventure as he embarks from New Orleans to Yucatan after a season of epidemic disease. Arriving at the port of Sisal, he provides a vivid account of his experiences, from the customs of the locals to the interesting ceremony he witnesses during a baptism. He discusses Yucatan's geographical layout, the social dynamics observed among its inhabitants, including the harmonious coexistence of indigenous people and Europeans, and the political climate of Yucatan at a time when it sought independence from Mexico. Throughout these reflections, he conveys his personal impressions and social interactions, setting a lively scene that invites readers to further explore the region’s mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMayas -- Antiquities  aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities  aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57074  c97905d97905