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100 1 _aSchwatka, Frederick,
_d1849-1892
245 1 0 _aIn the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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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500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-22
508 _aProduced by Chris Whitehead, Chris Curnow 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"In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers" by Frederick Schwatka is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Schwatka's exploration of northwestern Mexico, particularly the regions of Chihuahua and Sonora, where he investigates the lives and customs of the area's indigenous peoples, notably the Tarahumari, as well as the ancient ruins left by previous civilizations. The text promises an engaging mix of adventure and cultural observation. At the start of the work, the author outlines the preparations for his expedition across the border into Mexico, moving from Deming, New Mexico, into the relatively unexplored territories to gather unique insights. Schwatka reflects on the challenges of travel in these remote landscapes and clarifies his intent to avoid the conventional tropes of travel writing. Instead, he aims to provide a more honest and lively recounting focused on his experiences traversing the remarkable scenery, historical landmarks, and engaging with the local inhabitants, setting the stage for an intriguing journey steeped in discovery and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChihuahua (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel
653 _aTarahumara Indians
653 _aSonora (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51532
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