Project Gutenberg 2018-04-30 Public domain in the USA. 249 Norman, Benjamin Moore 1809 1860 Norman, B. M. (Benjamin Moore) 02007392 Rambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula Including a Visit to the Remarkable Ruins of Chi-Chen, Kabah, Zayi, and Uxmal. 2nd ed Produced by Julia Miller, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Rambles in Yucatan; or, Notes of Travel Through the Peninsula" by B. M. Norman is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Yucatan Peninsula, focusing on remarkable ruins and the cultural, geographical, and political characteristics of the region. It promises readers insights into both the ancient civilizations and the present-day society of Yucatan, providing a blend of exploration and observation. The opening of the book sets the stage for Norman's adventure as he embarks from New Orleans to Yucatan after a season of epidemic disease. Arriving at the port of Sisal, he provides a vivid account of his experiences, from the customs of the locals to the interesting ceremony he witnesses during a baptism. He discusses Yucatan's geographical layout, the social dynamics observed among its inhabitants, including the harmonious coexistence of indigenous people and Europeans, and the political climate of Yucatan at a time when it sought independence from Mexico. Throughout these reflections, he conveys his personal impressions and social interactions, setting a lively scene that invites readers to further explore the region’s mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mayas -- Antiquities Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Antiquities Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel F1201 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 644892 2025-06-22T16:12:22.965862 text/html 642851 2018-04-30T12:06:14 text/html 3226999 2025-06-22T16:12:34.504824 application/epub+zip 3226798 2025-06-22T16:12:25.623917 application/epub+zip 315471 2025-06-22T16:12:24.407870 application/epub+zip 3382543 2025-06-22T16:12:41.021859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3334953 2025-06-22T16:12:33.209918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433520 2022-08-25T16:25:12.312787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 559969 2025-06-22T16:12:21.474919 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 560190 2018-04-30T12:06:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19498 2025-06-22T16:12:41.205777 application/rdf+xml 16739 2025-06-22T16:12:24.539876 image/jpeg 2876 2025-06-22T16:12:24.475879 image/jpeg 207426 2018-04-30T12:06:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 3160361 2018-04-30T12:06:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 3274622 2025-06-22T16:12:23.139892 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