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100 1 _aCoffin, Alfred Oscar,
_d1861-1933
245 1 0 _aLand without chimneys; or, the byways of Mexico
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-18
508 _aMary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif 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.)
520 _a"Land Without Chimneys; or, The Byways of Mexico" by Alfred Oscar Coffin is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This text presents a detailed exploration of Mexico, specifically focusing on the cultural, historical, and geographical aspects of the regions described. Through his observations, Coffin aims to provide insights into the lives of the Mexican people, their customs, and the landscape that characterizes their daily existence, including the interplay between ancient ruins and modern life. At the start of the narrative, Coffin introduces the unique climate and geographical features of Mexico, particularly highlighting the lack of chimneys among its inhabitants, which reflects their warm climate and living conditions. He paints a vivid picture of the San Juan Valley and the city of Monterey, emphasizing the stark contrasts between the richness of the land's history, marked by the ruins of ancient civilizations, and the struggles of its present-day inhabitants. The opening portion sets the tone for a thoughtful and colorful depiction of Mexico, inviting readers to appreciate its complexities and marvel at the resilience of its people amidst cultural and historical shifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Editor Publishing Co., 1898
653 _aMexico -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/landwithoutchimn00coff_0/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68556
999 _c109360
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