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LoC No.: 06011706

Title: Vagabond Life in Mexico

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Ferry, Gabriel, 1809-1852

EBook No.: 50620

Published: Dec 5, 2015

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Mexico -- Social life and customs

LoCC: North America local history: Mexico

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06011706

Title: Vagabond Life in Mexico

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Ferry, Gabriel, 1809-1852

EBook No.: 50620

Published: Dec 5, 2015

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Mexico -- Social life and customs

LoCC: North America local history: Mexico

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.