Project Gutenberg 2012-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 479 Hale, Susan 1833 1910 Mexico E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40032/40032-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mexico -- History F1201 Text Category: History - Other 760465 2025-09-16T09:06:43.218574 text/html 718195 2024-10-23T09:08:30 text/html 4512558 2025-09-16T09:06:57.432584 application/epub+zip 4521642 2025-09-16T09:06:46.937682 application/epub+zip 353550 2025-09-16T09:06:45.003569 application/epub+zip 4746502 2025-09-16T09:07:04.239545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4649367 2025-09-16T09:06:54.739517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487055 2022-09-18T10:28:28.339444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621257 2025-09-16T09:06:41.477602 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 601512 2024-10-23T09:08:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15895 2025-09-16T09:07:04.377495 application/rdf+xml 14844 2025-09-16T09:06:45.161580 image/jpeg 2407 2025-09-16T09:06:45.084580 image/jpeg 4461388 2025-09-16T09:06:43.431684 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 en.wikipedia