Project Gutenberg 2015-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 643 Curtis, William Eleroy 1850 1911 Curtis, Wm. E. (William Eleroy) 01016828 The Capitals of Spanish America Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Capitals of Spanish America" by William Eleroy Curtis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores various cities that serve as capitals in Spanish America, providing insights into their history, culture, and political climate during that period. The book is particularly focused on Mexico City, contrasting its ancient traditions and modern influences. At the start of the book, the author delves into the complexities of life in Mexico City, highlighting the stark juxtaposition between ancient customs and modern advancements. He observes how indigenous practices persist amidst the introduction of new technologies and ideas, culminating in a unique social fabric where the old and the new coexist. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the city's landscape, its people, and the political dynamics under President Porfirio Diaz, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of other capitals across Spanish America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Latin America -- Description and travel Cities and towns -- Latin America Capitals (Cities) -- Latin America F1401 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 1442033 2025-08-20T07:27:32.253344 text/html 1336990 2024-10-22T23:19:28 text/html 98018576 2025-08-20T07:28:37.630554 application/epub+zip 97882546 2025-08-20T07:27:47.031800 application/epub+zip 561670 2025-08-20T07:27:37.698828 application/epub+zip 98275153 2025-08-20T07:29:09.125350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97986836 2025-08-20T07:28:16.706598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 760733 2022-09-22T17:32:55.149852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1099167 2025-08-20T07:27:26.180348 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1079269 2024-10-22T23:19:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16659 2025-08-20T07:29:09.889322 application/rdf+xml 13808 2025-08-20T07:27:37.977774 image/jpeg 2102 2025-08-20T07:27:37.844777 image/jpeg 94214077 2025-08-20T07:27:34.708839 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