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Title: Mexico
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "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.)
Author: Hale, Susan, 1833-1910
EBook No.: 40032
Published: Jun 18, 2012
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mexico
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "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.)
Author: Hale, Susan, 1833-1910
EBook No.: 40032
Published: Jun 18, 2012
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.