Project Gutenberg 2009-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 108 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 The memoir serves as both an engaging travelogue and an important historical document about indigenous civilizations in 19th century Central America.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.) Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Central America -- Antiquities Indians of Central America Aztecs Central America -- Description and travel F1401 Text Travel Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 121264 2025-07-12T07:37:13.552516 text/html 117646 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/html 607498 2025-07-12T07:37:21.159958 application/epub+zip 604876 2025-07-12T07:37:17.401991 application/epub+zip 112970 2025-07-12T07:37:15.639507 application/epub+zip 762800 2025-07-12T07:37:23.516969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 748270 2025-07-12T07:37:19.610992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125904 2022-09-13T15:09:45.192213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105138 2025-07-12T07:37:13.203527 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105395 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105394 2021-01-05T07:59:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22786 2025-07-12T07:37:23.649949 application/rdf+xml 19083 2025-07-12T07:37:16.136494 image/jpeg 4042 2025-07-12T07:37:15.885508 image/jpeg 40499 2021-01-05T07:59:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 535929 2021-01-05T07:59:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 40483 2021-01-05T07:59:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 625250 2025-07-12T07:37:13.587580 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog