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100 1 _aLumholtz, Carl,
_d1851-1922
245 1 0 _aUnknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bA Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-08-04
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman
520 _a"Unknown Mexico, Volume 1" by Carl Lumholtz is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book details Lumholtz's explorations over five years among the tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico, notably focusing on the Tarahumares and other indigenous groups. It serves as both an account of his adventures and a valuable ethnographic study of these lesser-known peoples and their cultures. The opening of the book describes Lumholtz's preparations for his expedition to Mexico, including the logistical challenges and the people he encounters while gathering his team and supplies. He vividly captures the natural landscape of Northern Sonora, detailing the flora and fauna, as well as the signs of ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region. As he embarks on his journey, he introduces us to local customs and interactions with the Mexican people, emphasizing their hospitality and the complexities of their social dynamics. This beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the Sierra Madre and its indigenous inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMexico -- Description and travel
653 _aIndians of Mexico
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16426
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