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100 1 _aFlandrau, Charles Macomb,
_d1871-1938
245 1 0 _aViva Mexico!
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-30
508 _aChuck 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)
520 _a"Viva Mexico!" by Charles Macomb Flandrau is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book details the author's experiences and observations as he journeys from New York to Mexico, capturing the essence of both the country and its people. Through a series of vignettes and character sketches, Flandrau reveals the complexities of life in Mexico, filled with both charm and dissonance, as he encounters a colorful cast of characters who embody the varied aspects of Mexican culture. The opening of "Viva Mexico!" begins with the author’s reflections on the voyage from New York to Vera Cruz, which he finds noteworthy in contrast to the preferences of typical tourists. He discusses his fellow passengers, including a diverse array of individuals with their own unique backstories and motivations for traveling to Mexico, conveying a sense of anticipation and adventure. Flandrau paints a picture of the shipboard atmosphere with humorous observations about the travelers' personalities, revealing a deeper commentary on social class and the intricacies of the trip. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Mexico that promises insights into its cultural fabric, historical context, and the surprising interactions Flandrau will have as he immerses himself in a land that is both foreign and fascinating. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNYC: E. Appleton and Company, 1912
653 _aMexico -- Description and travel
653 _aMexico -- Social life and customs
653 _aFlandrau, Charles Macomb, 1871-1938 -- Travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72552
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