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100 1 _aFerry, Gabriel,
_d1809-1852
245 1 0 _aVagabond Life in Mexico
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-05
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Vagabond Life in Mexico" by Gabriel Ferry is a narrative work likely written in the mid-19th century. The text immerses readers in the vibrant and tumultuous life of Mexico, exploring themes of societal contrasts, particularly focusing on the experiences of its lower classes and vagabonds. Central to this exploration is the character of Perico, a Mexican vagabond, and his interactions with various individuals in a society rife with both beauty and brutality. The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s first impressions of Mexico City, emphasizing its grandeur and the chaotic life within its streets. The protagonist’s fascination with the "léperos," or ragged street dwellers, sets the stage for his connection with Perico, hinting at adventures to come. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of Mexican society, including attending a bullfight with a Franciscan monk, the prose reveals the stark contrasts between opulence and destitution, innocence and vice. The text promises a vivid portrait of a city teeming with life, where every character presents a story intricately weaved into the fabric of its culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMexico -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50620
999 _c91458
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