Project Gutenberg 2009-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 60 Velasquez, Pedro 02015679 Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America Resulting in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, in an Unexplored Region; and the Possession of two Remarkable Aztec Children, Descendants and Specimens of the Sacerdotal Caste, (now nearly extinct,) of the Ancient Aztec Founders of the Ruined Temples of that Country, Described by John L. Stevens, Esq., and Other Travellers. Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America" by Pedro Velasquez is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically around 1850. The book narrates the thrilling journey of a group of explorers as they embark on a perilous expedition to discover the ancient and idolatrous city of Iximaya, a sought-after destination rich in Aztec culture and history, amidst unexplored areas of Central America. It combines elements of adventure and exploration, shedding light on indigenous populations and the complexities encountered during the expedition. The memoir chronicles the experiences of Velasquez and his companions, including American travelers Mr. Huertis and Mr. Hammond, as they navigate treacherous landscapes and engage with local indigenous tribes. The narrative highlights their encounters and the struggles faced, including armed conflicts, explorations of ancient ruins, discoveries of unique cultural artifacts, and ultimately the revelation of Iximaya, a thriving city filled with rich traditions. As the explorers immerse themselves in the culture of Iximaya, they also confront the realities of danger and mysticism, culminating in unexpected sacrifices and adventures that deepen their understanding of the Aztec way of life. The memoir serves as both an engaging travelogue and an important historical document about indigenous civilizations in 19th century Central America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Central America -- Antiquities Indians of Central America Aztecs Central America -- Description and travel F1401 Text Travel Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - Religious Browsing: Travel & Geography 121121 121130 2024-09-12T14:15:20.896608 2023-09-13T06:26:57.164277 text/html text/html 117646 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 535929 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 581383 2024-09-12T14:15:26.733592 application/epub+zip 579004 2024-09-12T14:15:23.038632 application/epub+zip 108079 2024-09-12T14:15:21.487644 application/epub+zip 722133 2024-09-12T14:15:29.068580 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707561 2024-09-12T14:15:25.327613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125904 2022-09-13T15:09:45.192213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105138 104928 2024-09-12T14:15:20.551616 2023-09-13T06:26:56.853255 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 105395 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 40499 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 105394 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40483 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21217 2024-09-12T14:15:29.215572 application/rdf+xml 19132 2024-09-12T14:15:21.834678 image/jpeg 4054 2024-09-12T14:15:21.658631 image/jpeg 601353 2024-09-12T14:15:20.932616 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog