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100 1 _aNorman, Benjamin Moore,
_d1809-1860
245 1 0 _aRambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula :
_bIncluding a Visit to the Remarkable Ruins of Chi-Chen, Kabah, Zayi, and Uxmal. 2nd ed
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-30
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Rambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula" by B. M. Norman is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Yucatan Peninsula, focusing on remarkable ruins and the cultural, geographical, and political characteristics of the region. It promises readers insights into both the ancient civilizations and the present-day society of Yucatan, providing a blend of exploration and observation. The opening of the book sets the stage for Norman's adventure as he embarks from New Orleans to Yucatan after a season of epidemic disease. Arriving at the port of Sisal, he provides a vivid account of his experiences, from the customs of the locals to the interesting ceremony he witnesses during a baptism. He discusses Yucatan's geographical layout, the social dynamics observed among its inhabitants, including the harmonious coexistence of indigenous people and Europeans, and the political climate of Yucatan at a time when it sought independence from Mexico. Throughout these reflections, he conveys his personal impressions and social interactions, setting a lively scene that invites readers to further explore the region’s mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMayas -- Antiquities
653 _aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities
653 _aYucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57074
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