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100	1		_aHale, Susan, _d1833-1910
245	1	0	_aMexico
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-06-18
508			_aE-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Mexico" by Susan Hale is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of Mexico, from its ancient civilizations to the impact of European conquest, notably by figures like Cortés. The narrative delves into various themes, including the legacy of earlier societies like the Aztecs and Toltecs, and the evolution of Mexico into a republic amid challenges in its political landscape. The opening of the book sets the stage with a vivid description of the scenery as seen from a steamer anchored off Vera Cruz, engaging readers with the contrasts between natural beauty and the inhospitable elements of the coast. It introduces the reader to the historical context of the region, evoking the memories of Cortés as he arrived in pursuit of conquest and riches in a land teeming with potential and folklore. The text hints at exploration themes, emphasizing the allure of the unknown and the juxtaposition of modern conveniences with the arduous experiences of early explorers. Hale begins to weave the narrative to reflect on how civilization transformed the landscape and the people within it, provoking thoughts on cultural loss and the complexities of historical legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMexico -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40032
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